19. Why Are World Cultures Becoming More and More Similar?

Cultures around the world are becoming more similar than ever before.  Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?   Keywords similar similarities   cultures around the world the world’s cultures world cultures   Topic Specific Words Hollywood movies the American film industry   bring a scripted character to life screenwriters appealing storylines depict americanized   democracy the advocating of gay rights   tourism the travel industry   sightsee(ing)   demolished historic structures make room for high-rise buildings