mr dave

i don't think it's specific to non-english native language countries. media has a large and profound effect regardless of where you are. i think the homogenization will happen on a larger public social level, i also think it's somewhat necessary to eliminate preconceived notions and stereotypes about other cultures.

but on a personal level, there's no need to abandon or lose ones culture. i know my own culture and history because my mother and her family kept it alive. reading about it in school gave me factual knowledge but it's living it that keeps it going. but that takes time and effort, and it seems most would rather use political clout to legislate their cultural survival rather than just sitting down with their kids and living their culture with them. ultimately the survival of a culture is dependent on the prerogatives of the individuals of that culture.

on a public level no one can tell i'm not a native English speaking Canadian. some people think i even sound American (whatever that means), but on a personal level, i will always be double Frenchie. the fact that i can function in public 'widout tokking laik i avv raks in my moutt' isn't a denial of my heritage it's a reflection of my ability to adapt to modern expectations.

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