Globalization is real. I teach about cultural diffusion in my history class starting with the ancient trade routes and early civilizations. In 2017, we all live in a globalize culture. In a small village deep in the remote part of southern Morocco on the edge of Sahara, all the teenagers know the lyrics to American and British pop songs.
America is seen as the land of opportunity. When I asked teenage students about their personal dreams for the future, nearly everyone said that they wanted to travel. Number one on their lists: the United States. An education at a US university is considered the gold standard.
English is the global language. Moroccan students graduate high school with ability in four or five languages, but English is becoming most important. Because of the saturation of American TV, film, and music, they speak English with an American ascent. If Moroccans want to speak with people from Japan, Tanzania, Russia, or India, they speak in English.
Faith, family, food, and friendship are the core values of Moroccans. Islam doesn't just serve as a faith but a glue that holds people together. Family, food, and friends serve the same purpose. People greet each other warmly and constantly display hospitality.
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