Which one among the following statements about globalization is not correct ?

Advocates of globalization argue that it promotes economic growth, higher living standards, and increased productivity through interconnected national economies [4]. Conversely, critics argue that globalization leads to greater economic disparity, making the rich richer while marginalizing the poor [2]. Regarding culture, it is the critics, not the advocates, who argue that globalization results in cultural homogenization [4]. Critics fear the rise of a uniform culture—often termed 'McDonaldization' or Western cultural imperialism—which erodes local traditions and diverse cultural identities [1]. Advocates generally view globalization as a means for cultural exchange, hybridity, and the creation of new inventive cultural forms rather than a process of homogenization [2]. Therefore, the statement that advocates argue for cultural homogenization is incorrect, as this is a central point of the critics' opposition.

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1. [3] Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Globalisation > Cultural Consequences > p. 106
2. [4] https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/globalization.asp
3. [1] Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Globalisation > Resistance to Globalisation > p. 109
4. [2] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 11: Contemporary Socio-Economic Issues > social relevance of liberalisation and Globalisation > p. 14