| Summary: | Globalization’s accelerating influence has been at the forefront of many discussions concerning the potential ramifications of cultures’ homogenization. Research has shown that with the increased migration, the world is becoming more multiculturally diverse, nonetheless more homogenized. The study aims to determine if globalization has positively impacted the participants’ cultural identities and lives and examines if this phenomenon leads to the homogenization of cultures. An ethnographic study was conducted on 32 participants from 1st and 2nd generation immigrants, originating from 21 countries, to depict globalization’s real impact on their cultural identities and lives. The research used a qualitative approach based on structured interviews and used the content analysis methodology for interpretation. The findings of the research questions revealed that, for the most part, globalization has, in fact, positively impacted individuals’ cultural identities and lives. The positive effect of globalization appeared in the form of increased education and employment opportunities and increased open-mindedness in regards to cultural diversity. The study also disproved that the world has become more homogenized, but rather that globalization has opened the doors to the enhancement of cultures. In light of this research’s findings, a set of recommendations have been suggested for a more in-depth understanding of globalization and its potential cultural enhancement.
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