There are several aspects to American culture, some of which have been damaging, some of which have had a positive influence, most of which have had some manner of impact and influence on our society.

Throughout history, Asia has always had some form of contact with America, and be it Japan, Korea or Vietnam, Asia is relatively familiar territory to the Americans. Though these relationships date way back into the last century, they are in no way the channel through which American culture has been pumped into Asia. The influx of American culture in our society is something that began in the late 80’s and the early 90’s. It is possible that this may have something to do with the internet, which around that time became more accessible to Asians

Then where would we be as a society? One of the most valuable things in Asia is our rich, worldly culture. Be it Chinese, Islamic or Indian, tradition is something that we Asians have protected much more effectively than our western counterparts. This is really what makes Asia different from the rest of the world. If our cultural beliefs were to be eradicated, we would mutate into an animal very much like the westerners. Effective, forthright, incredible modern and also very much soulless. The backbone of our society is indeed our culture. Where would we be without it?

Morally, however, American culture has next to nothing to offer. If anything, it has a very negative influence on our society, especially on the young and impressionable. We hear horror stories of children wielding guns and knives, shooting their classmates and attacking their teachers. We hear stories of teenage mothers leaving their children, born out of wedlock, in a car with the engine running and the exhaust pipe blocked, killing them of asphyxiation. No one has yet forgotten the Columbine High School incident, which rocked the world by the sheer insanity behind it. And miles away, we debate the ethics of laws controlling the ownership of guns and assault weapons, when it is not even an issue in our society. Teenagers sue their parents for no other reason than that they can, and coming from a culture where such unfilial, irresponsible behavior is regarded a sin, we discuss the moral rights and wrongs of such an action. It is good that we are exposed to the happenings of the world, but every time we discuss an issue such as this, our principles bend a little more as we alter our views, trying vainly to accommodate such absurdity. Gone are the days when reports of a high-school shootout in America, for example, would just be another news item that Asians would shake their heads and cluck their tongues at. Sensitivity and worldliness are the trends of today, so why not try to fathom the logic behind an action such as shooting one’s own 5 year old classmate to death?

Another potentially damaging factor is the fact that more and more Asians find it appealing to talk, look and behave like Americans. This, when read together with the fact that our own traditions are losing out to American culture, indicates that is not controlled, it is possible that Asia will be another America in the futur

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