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This comprehensive resource on cultural homogenization, globalization, and the impact on traditions explores how global culture, mass media, tourism, trade, education, urbanization, and government policies influence local customs, heritage, identity, and diversity. It covers the decline of indigenous languages, the effects of consumer culture, the preservation of crafts, hybrid cultural forms, and the balance between modernization and tradition. The material includes an introduction to the concept of cultural homogenization, detailed explanations of the effects of globalization on traditional dress, rituals, and festivals, and the role of policy and community action in preserving cultural identity. Additional pages feature a large bullet-point summary, comprehension questions, a true/false quiz, a technical term definition, a cloze text, a matching exercise, and complete solutions. Designed for English as a Second Language and Social Studies lessons, this unit is suitable for upper secondary students and international classrooms. Keywords: cultural homogenization, globalization, global culture, cultural identity, traditions, heritage, tourism, trade, urbanization, consumer culture, hybrid cultures, education, media influence, language decline, government policy, heritage preservation, cultural diversity, modernization, identity, crafts, festivals, rituals, global connections, community action, local customs, indigenous languages, cultural fusion, global trends, intercultural understanding, regional traditions, preservation efforts, political influence, economic growth, social norms, modernization pressures, cultural change, global influences, media power, traditional knowledge, cultural authenticity, language revitalization, cultural policy, urban migration, global networks, transnational culture, traditional arts, cultural loss, cultural resilience, tourism impact, cultural adaptation, global society, cultural exchange, historical identity, social integration, modernization challenges, heritage protection, cultural continuity, traditional practices, cultural expression, global communication, sustainable tourism, cultural sustainability.