Mwalimu Makoba

Cultural values are set of expectations of how people are supposed to live in a certain society to preserve society existence. Cultural values are the shared beliefs, principles, and standards that guide the behavior and practices of a group of people. They reflect what is considered important, acceptable, and meaningful in a particular culture. Importance of promoting and preserving cultural values 1.  They constitute people identity Losing one’s cultural values is the same as losing one’s own identity which is unhealthy to the society. 2.  They are the foundation of the society Cultural values promote unity, a society that disregards its cultural values is most likely to lose its unity and cohesion and fail to function as a social unity. 3.  They are the basis of what is right and wrong A society which promote its cultural values may get criteria to determine what is right and wrong or good and bad. 4.  They minimize or eliminate segregation Principles such as equ...

Globalization is the free movement of goods, services and people across the world.  It is the way in which the world in seen as a single village. Aspects of globalization 1.  Information and Communication Technology Globalization is characterized by the advancement of information and communication technology. This sector expanded drastically within the last few years, specifically the last quarter of the twentieth century. This period witnessed the global distribution of media images through computers, screens, radio, newspapers, televisions and mobile phones. Development of information and technology goes hand-in-hand with the rise of information companies such as Microsoft, Intel, Compaq and Cisco. The rise of these companies indicates the quick advancement of technology. 2.  Movement of People There has been an increase in the movement of people from one country to another. These may be tourists, migrants, refugees, business travelers and diplomats. Most m...