mcdonalds

Food is an important part of any nation's cultural identity. In America, food culture has been dominated by fast food outlets for the last few decades, and in fast food, McDonald's is king. The restaurant's leadership is reflected in its earnings, recognizable prevalence, international expansion, and in the United States- growing waistlines of the population. Our blog covers many aspects of the popular fast food chain but is united in the theme of globalization. From staples like the Big Mac to new innovations in specialty coffee to international and local critique, the restaurant exudes global market. McDonald's is an integral aspect of American pop culture that is successfully bringing America to the rest of the world. Our blog has six pages to navigate, each with its own primary source and explanation: 1. A History of McDonald's: a quick look at the company's beginnings up to today's global expansion. 2. The Big Mac: the restaurant's staple menu item ...

Globalization: Or How McDonald's Inherited the Earth This video employs interesting and engaging interviews and information about McDonald's and globalization: 'McDonalization.'  College students discuss the positive and negative impacts of McD's global expansion, young children are challenged to identify pictures of famous historical figures including Ronald McDonald (just guess who they recognized the most!), the video offers information about McDonald's assimilation of their restaurants to local cultures, and also discusses McDonald's nutritional value.  Aside from the distraction of the narrator's 'creepy' voice, this video is permeated with great information pertaining not only to McDonald's expansion, but also the exportation of American culture, and begs the question: why, if so many people view McDonald's in a negative way, is it so popular?