The deliberate imposition of one's own cultural values on another culture is known as?

• A. Cultural Imperialism
• B. Culture Shock
• C. Nonmaterial culture
• D. Material culture

Answer: (A)

Cultural imperialism describes the deliberate imposition of one culture's values, beliefs, and norms onto another culture, often backed by political or economic power and reinforced through media, education, and institutions. It captures the process of one culture shaping or replacing another's practices and ways of life, sometimes at the expense of local traditions.

Culture shock, by contrast, is the personal reaction of disorientation or unease when encountering a culture different from one’s own. Nonmaterial culture refers to intangible elements like beliefs, values, norms, and language, while material culture covers physical objects and artifacts.