Cultural Imperialism is seen as a form of domination through ideas (not force). Media is seen as a huge factor in cultural imperialism because the media is responsible for shaping the ideas, opinions, and worldviews of different cultures.
The Netherlands has what can be considered an open attitude toward foreign media, therefore, allowing opportunity for cultural imperialism to infect the country. Although the Netherlands are hardly "dominated" by out side cultures this country is affected by the attempts to dominate media.
In fact, the world press encyclopedia states that "openess" to foreign media takes place on many different levels. Foreign newsprint is made available to the dutch public, as well as access to the internet and the Dutch also assist in setting international standards on mass media that maintain editorial freedom.
This heavy involvement to the world's media shows that the Netherlands is not only effected by cultural imperialism, but are one of the more active forces that drives cultural imperialism.
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