Culture is Turning Similar Around the World- IELTS Writing Task 2

Culture is turning similar around the world. What are the reasons? What are the positive and negative aspects?

Outline

Essay Type

Direct Question Essay

Introduction

Sentences 1&2 – Paraphrase the topic with the use of synonyms to create a base understanding of it.

Sentence 3 – Elucidate that the essay will discuss how cultures turning similar around the world is a good development according to you.

Body Paragraphs

Paragraph 1 – Begin with defining culture and how cultures came into existence. Then talk about how due to minimal interaction, cultures across the world did not change much.

Paragraph 2 – Discuss the pros and cons of cultural homogeneity.

Conclusion

Restate your views.

Sample Essay

As we progress as a society, a trend of homogenization between various cultures is seen across the world. While some people feel this change is threatening, I am of the opinion that this is a good development. Therefore, the following essay will enlighten my perspective of the same.

Culture is often elucidated as the value systems and the way of life that a community follows. Our planet is home to innumerable cultures, each more unique and intricate than the other. In the earlier days, when cultures did not interact much with each other, they remained unchanged and uninfluenced by the other. But, with the ushering of globalization in the age of modernization, the world has become a smaller place and cultures have interacted very well with each other. And, like an individual becoming a global citizen, cultures are adapting to each other and forging into a singular entity with different adaptations. This is a sign of progression and acceptance of each other, according to me, and tells us that with the world shrinking, humans have gotten closer to each other.

The positive aspects remain that people are getting closer, and identities are becoming more and more homogenous. This leads to the creation of a single identity for all the earthlings, making the world a safer and better place. The negative thing is that cultures and ancient practices will get disturbed, thus hindering the age-old rituals and traditions globally. This can pose a dilemma, as creating a new identity in the form of a new, inclusive culture is just a result of the destruction of several identities. Some opine that this is a negative development as the original idea of culture needs to be preserved and safeguarded. I feel this is also true in one sense, but when we put things in a larger perspective, homogenization of cultures brings more good than bad. And if we think about it, an individual can still protect and preserve his true culture in the most earnest of efforts.

Hence, cultures across the world turning similar have a lot of positives attached to them.

Vocabulary

• Homogenization 

Meaning – the process of making things uniform or similar.
Example – Even today, cultural homogenization is feared by many people and organizations.

• Intricate 

Meaning – very complicated or detailed.
Example – Did you see the details in Taj Mahal’s minarets? It is such intricate architecture!

• Elucidated

Meaning – make (something) clear; explain.
Example – My English teacher was proud of how I elucidated my essay.

• Innumerable 

Meaning – too many to be counted.

Example – There have been innumerable times when we as a society have stood together and protected each other.

• Advent 

Meaning – the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example – The advent of industrialization began in the UK.

• Modernization  

Meaning – the process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example – With modernization, life has become easier and more connected.

• Forging  

Meaning – create (a relationship or new conditions).
Example – The steps taken to stabilize the economy are forging together a bright future for the country.

• Earnest 

Meaning – resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
Example – Ravi is a dedicated and earnest student.

• Opine 

Meaning – hold and state as one’s opinion.
Example – I too opine that we need to learn more about Indian history.

• Safeguarded 

Meaning – protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.
Example – Our army has safeguarded us from danger innumerable times.