Globalization by Scholte

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2. What is Scholte’s concept of hybridization and what does it help to explain?
Scholte’s concept of hybridization refers to how cultures and communities are becoming more and more accommodative of each other. Taking the chance to reproduce, grow and live together while embracing different cultures and traditions. The whole concept of hybridization is based on the fact that the world has now become a global village (Scholte, 2005). Nothing is too much or too difficult. People have become more accommodative and it is easier to find mixed races and families that practice various religions regardless of sharing the same house or bloodline. It generally looks like Scholte gives a lot of the present societal advancements credit back to globalization.
While it may seem unnatural, it is nature’s best way of preserving the best of everything there is in the world while creating a stronger race/genetic make-up by combining the strongest genes to come together in a person. We are seeing more and more people of mixed origins and religions which is making us more flexible and able to accept each other. This way, people have managed to become less judgmental of each other and people are now being viewed as equals. Without hybridization, there would be more antagonism and fights among the human race. This would result in frequent wars and clashes between people because everyone would think they are superior to the other.
Hybridization has brought about a drastic change in how communities operate and the existing cultural norms. Normally, cultural norms and behavior are passed down from one community to the next while zealously protecting its sacred identity. As people continued to inter-marry and embrace intermarriages (Scholte, 2005) the more these cultural norms changed in order to accommodate the new member of the community. A scenario which is evident for almost all mixed-race communities. It can be clearly seen that they carry the best of both cultures of their parents. Leaving the harsher rules and traditions behind. Giving way to new and fresh ideas.
It is worth noting however, that there is quite a wide window of opportunity for further study on this concept of hybridization. Scholte is more concerned about establishing the connections between a super culture of people today and how globalization has played a role therein; but much of what is being debated on hybridization is basically empirical. Scholte however, believes that the process has result in the formation of more homogenous societies that do not have very sharp dividing lines within them. It also brings to the fore an obvious question; is hybridization a better version or a replacement for westernization?
Hybridization from Scholte’s perspective helps to explain a number of things. First, the concept of the world becoming a global village and how we have no choice but to accept each other and therefore live with each other. The most important thing with hybridization lies in the fact that no one can hold the upper-hand when it comes to genetics. That is, it puts everyone at the same level with regards to class, race and religion. The three most dividing factors among the human race....