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Did the so-called 19th century distinctions between 'pure' cultures ever exist?
Professor Motti Regev claims, "The idea of cultural homogeneity of nations is a fiction". An Argentinian-born, Israeli sociologist and anthropologist at Israel's Open University who has published 3 books and countless articles.

Idit Barak is a Fashion Designer and owner of the boutique 'Delicatessen'. She studied at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. She is also a Professor at the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design.

Globalization Fusion-ized Culture

During the 19th, 20th centuries, most nations sought to achieve a unique, 'pure' culture.  Postmodern artists, musicians and designers have reacted against previous notions of 'purity'  by conspicuously embracing contradictions, fusing multiple cultural styles, and challenging conventional barriers.  Modern Israeli culture is itself a product of postmodernism – a melting pot of east and west.

How does Viennese schnitzel creep its way into Japanese cuisine?
How have globalization, technology and capitalism contributed to the exposure of cultures?
And what is at stake?