Globalization in relation to Culture Name Course Instructor Date The advent of globalization has been associated with increased use of new technology, leading to a global culture especially for those connected with the new media. The global economy has also led to a widening gap between the rich and the poor, and the homogenizing aspects of the economy and society that characterizing the more affluent people in diverse countries. Nonetheless, people are still more likely to maintain their distinct identities, while different countries participate in the economic, cultural and economic life of other nations. This essay highlights on the growth of urban cities as melting points of culture in a globalized