Cultural individuality and particularity are the pride of every nation. All communities rejoice in the richness and exoticism of their own cultural symbols, whether in clothing, architecture, language or way of life. However, at the dawn of globalization, cultural diversity and distinctive characteristics are disappearing; giving rise to a monoculture common to all. While this may be a harbinger of unity and relationships among all people around the world, it also undermines the unique cultural identities they were once proud of. This article discusses the effects of globalization on culture, as well as its positive and negative effects. Since the effects of globalization on culture are not exhaustive, we try to incorporate some of the most significant ones. The origins of globalization are also discussed.I. Globalization: towards a homogeneous cultureA. What is globalizationAs Yazdani (2009, p. 54) writes, globalization refers to the increasing "interconnectedness" of people and nations around the world through investment, trade, and travel. According to him, globalization is the process of transformation in which “local/regional phenomena” are transformed into “global phenomena”. Globalization is viewed from various perspectives, including social, economic and cultural (Sanagavarapu, 2010, p. 36). A major consequence of globalization is the increase in transnational transportation, particularly migration to “Western and industrialized societies” (Castles & Miller, 1998; Papastergiadis, 2000, cited in Sanagavarapu, 2010, p. 36).B. A monocultural world It is an indomitable fact that globalization is diminishing the physical boundaries between nations and increasing cultural homogeneity, as more and more people from different cultures...... middle of paper ... ... points take place, the world continues to accelerate towards cultural homogenization and a monocultural identity. Works CitedBuzan, B. (2010). Culture and international society. International Affairs, 86, 1-25. Haynes, J. (2010). Democratization in the Middle East and North Africa: what are the effects of globalization? Totalitarian movements and political religions, 11, 133-149. Jaenicke, U. (2010). Is globalization affecting our dreams? An investigation into the subject of dreams. International Forum of Psychoanalysis, 19, 92-97. Sanagavarapu, P. (2010). What does cultural globalization mean for parenting in immigrant families in the 21st century? Australian Early Childhood Journal, 32, 36-42. Yazdani, E. (2009). Globalization and the role of Islam in post-Soviet Central Asia. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, 8, 53-69.