Jove Jim S. Aguas
Abstract
The present world is being shaped by emerging realities, realities that could hardly be categorized as cultural, political, economic or technological because they transcend or cut across these contextual boundaries. These realities include globalization, multiculturalism, interdependence and integration. While the present generation or people recognize and are more cognizant of the diversities of cultures and identities of peoples, globalization is also making the world shrink into a global village, so that the diversity of cultures and identities are either magnified or are transcended or undermined. The consequence of this focus and understanding of the diversity of cultures (which includes values, practices and beliefs) and identities is the attitude of pluralism, specifically multiculturalism. This paper then will focus on the following: a) the emerging realities – globalization, pluralism, interdependence and integration, b) the notion of cultural values and identity, c) the impact of these emerging realities on cultural values and identities, d) preserving cultural values and identity.
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