Source Analysis “Disney Storming the Beach” Kyla This source shows various large transnational companies, such as Disney, Nike, McDonald's, Windows, Coca-Cola, and Shell, “storming the beach” with guns, boats, and bombs. They are threatening people at gunpoint and invading an isolated island. These people are indigenous, judging from their clothing, hair, and darker skin tone. These indigenous people look like they have not been exposed to any aspects of the world outside their secluded environment. All over the island are scattered televisions sets and Coca-Cola cans. The island is being bombarded by media transnationals. This scene seems to be set in our modern day society because this is what is happening now. Media and companies shifting our worldview and globalization taking place. In our society, these large transnational companies are overtaking small companies and businesses and …show more content…
Well known Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are directing the raid. Seeing as Disney is one of the largest transnational companies in the world, having even their own town, it is evident that they are conducting the raid. Although globalization affects all people, indigenous people are shown in this picture, most likely because they are heavily affected by the media, branding, and large companies. For example, globalization has a negative impact on Inuit people, exposing them to pop culture, and disconnecting them with elders, traditions, language, and ways of the land. Another example of how these companies are affecting us is Walmart. In many small towns and cities, Walmart has forced the closure of an extensive