Cultural imperialism is when one culture dominates and influences other cultures, mainly driven by economic forces. Usually, it's the USA exerting control, and this influence often comes from capturing markets for its commodities, like entertainment.

• Example: Hollywood movies, being a major U.S. export, can introduce and popularize American culture worldwide, impacting local cultures and displacing other cultural narratives.

In politics, cultural imperialism can distance people from their cultural roots and community bonds. As countries get more involved with the dominant world system, they adapt their social institutions to align with it.

• Example: McDonald's in India offers the McAloo Tikki, a vegetarian burger catering to local tastes while promoting fast-food culture, subtly eroding traditional eating habits.

With around 6,000 languages worldwide, this number is expected to halve by 2100. English, especially, is becoming the world language, influencing various fields, from air travel to the internet.

• Example: Air traffic controllers and pilots all over the world have to use English, regardless of their country of origin.

Tourism is a massive vehicle for cultural imperialism. The habits and behaviors tourists bring with them can standardize and transform local cultures.

• Example: British tourists in Spain's Costa del Sol continuing their habits of drinking beer and eating fish and chips could influence local cuisines and traditions.