A critical analysis of the Nollywood film Osuofia in London by Uchenna Onuzulike
The article written by Onuzulike is dedicated to a critical analysis of the synthesized Western and African cultures in the film Osuofia in London. Onuzulike manages to highlight the importance of hybrid practices in the context of globalization. The author claims that Nollywood hybrid practices have contributed to the changing perception of African society among other cultures. According to Onuzulike, it is globalization that makes the postcolonial society – Nigeria, want to tell the world about its cultural identity and heritage.
There are various themes raised in the chapter, and one of the most remarkable is the importance of cross-cultural contact in a globalized world. It is not an exaggeration to say that globalization has blurred the boundaries of national cultures and influenced many people’s perspectives of cultural diversity and its importance. It is crucial to accept the fact that, in the contemporary world, many companies hire people from various socio-cultural backgrounds. Therefore, people need to be aware that they have biases and recognize that some of them may influence the quality of work and life.
Assessing the effects of ‘big brother’ in a workplace: The case of WAST by Sam Sarpong and Donna Rees
The article is about the influence of electronic workplace monitoring on employees and the working environment. There is a widespread assumption that the use of technological devices in the workplace puts pressure on employees. The results of the study lead to unexpected results and show that this view is not correct. The vast majority of respondents indicate that they do not think that the use of electronic monitoring invades their privacy. In other words, they do not feel that there is a ‘big brother’ in their workplace.
One of the most important themes of the article, in my opinion, is the positive impact of technology on workplace culture. Workplaces have changed drastically over the years. There are numerous advantages of using technology and programs at work. For example, technological devices, like voice recorders, and teletypewriters, can help to improve, maintain or increase the capabilities of a worker who has any disability, such as memory problems and inability to concentrate.
Cyberbullying from a socio-ecological perspective: A contemporary synthesis of findings from EU Kids Online by Anke Görzig and Hana Machackova
The authors consider how socio-cultural differences affect cyberbullying risk experiences among kids in Europe. According to the results of the research, cyberbullying victimization is not widespread in the EU; nevertheless, some cases of bullying have been detected. In my opinion, the researchers have managed to prove that the risk of being cyberbullied depends on factors, such as gender, age, individual social, and psychological differences. Moreover, it is interesting to find out that the prevalence of cyberbullying varied across countries.
One of the themes raised in the articles is gender differences in cyberbullying. Usually, traditional bullying tends to be a male-dominated affair, whereas cyberbullying tends to be a female-dominated one. It could be because women are more inclined towards verbal interaction. Therefore, they are more likely to be part of relational aggression, social sabotage, rumor spreading, and gossiping. As a result, there are more cases of cyberbullying victimization among girls at school.
Conclusion
The learning and working conditions have drastically changed over the last 10-20 years. There are numerous reasons for this: technological progress and globalization are two of the most significant ones. Nowadays, technology is considered as a framework into which people find themselves. If technological devices are properly used, they can improve the employees’ productivity. Also, the process of globalization has led to the fact that many people work and receive education in a multinational and multicultural environment. Therefore, it is essential to promote an approach of multiculturalism in the workplace and throughout the learning process in order to have a positive relationship within the group.