In a world of cell phones, Internet, and advertising, it’s hard to ignore the world. Admit it. Who can ignore the pressure to “Just Do It” and buy ridiculous $150 dollar shoes? Who hasn’t ever eaten under the Golden Arches? Know anyone who hasn’t ever, not even once, said the “s” word? (Hint: It’s not shin or ship.) Probably not. Or at least not until the Xinjiang trip. Xinjiang: where minority is …showed first 75 words of 1103 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1103 total…cultural heritage, happy with their traditions and individuality (think Michael Jackson before plastic surgery). The mass media culture are the group who long to be “pop-culture” and are willing of doing anything to achieve their goals (think Michael Jackson when he became known as “Jacko”). In conclusion, there’s no doubt that these two cultures are different in more ways than they are alike mentally (customs, values, morals, rituals, behavior) and physically (history, language, religion).