To many, their cultures are what define them. Cultures make up who we are and what we stand for. Globalization is quickly changing the way we see and experience culture. Globalization is the integration of states, countries, and nations due to enhancements in communication and travel. The new phenomenon of a “global culture” breaks down the borders and barriers between states to create one “mega-culture”. According to John Tomlinson, It refers to “the emergence of one single culture embracing everyone on earth and is replacing the diversity of cultural systems that have flourished up to now”. It is homogenizing force that not only creates unity but at the same time supports individualization. My personal belief, as is the belief of Jon Tomlinson and Anthony Smith, is that a true global culture can and will never exist. The topic of a global culture has created many questions to arise. Can a global culture truly exist? If so who should govern? How should they govern? Anthony Smith, ethnographer and sociologist, has taken a stance on the issue claiming that a global culture will never fully exists. In his article, ‘Towards a Global Culture’ he sates “ It is one thing to be able to package imagery and diffuse it through worldwide telecommunications networks. It is quite another to ensure that such images retain their power to move and inspire populations, who have for so long been divided by particular histories and cultures, which have mirrored and crystalized the experiences of historically separated social groups, whether classes or religious congregations or ethnic communities” (280). Smith is explaining that a to create a global culture is impossible. How do you develop one culture for the whole world when every pocket of people? Every individual population has their own history and experiences that have shaped the way they perceive the world around them. In John Tomlinson’s article, “Globalization and Cultural Identity” he take a similar stance to Smith. In his article he begins to discuss “cultural imperialism”. Cultural imperialism is when an outside uses their power and force to spread their ideas and culture. Prior to the 21st century, cultural imperialism was looked at negatively. For e