Globalization & Glocalization
“Around the World” – The Idol franchise started in Britain but spread worldwide. What term describes how global media formats are adapted to fit local cultures?
glocalization
“Who Gets to Sing?” – Livio argues that Idol shows promote unity but also hide exclusion. What kind of exclusion appears in A Star Is Born (Israel)?
Arab citizens are excluded — only Jewish identity is represented.
“Youth Idolization” – What demographic is targeted by Vietnam Idol and why?
Young adults (18–30) are targeted to cultivate a consumer-oriented, aspirational generation.
Name three countries where the idol franchise is in?
USA, Vietnam, Canada, Israel, UK
“Cultural Translation” – Vietnam Idol adjusted its format for local audiences. Name one challenge it faced in “translating” the show.
low Internet access, lack of reality TV familiarity, or cultural differences in public self-expression
“Hidden Barriers” – What social or technological factors limit participation in Vietnam Idol?
Limited Internet access, urban audition locations, SMS/phone voting requirements.
“Rags to Riches” – How does the show’s format reflect meritocratic ideals for Vietnamese youth?
Contestants move from obscurity to fame, individual effort and “upward mobility” narratives.
“Technoculture” – Why was Vietnam Idol considered an experiment in the country’s media landscape?
Because live, interactive reality TV was new, and audiences were unfamiliar with “instantaneous” communication.
“Hybrid Hits” – According to Oren Livio, Idol shows balance global formats with local content. Name one way a country’s Idol show “performs the nation” differently.
American Idol uses patriotism; Canadian Idol promotes multiculturalism; Israel’s A Star Is Born emphasizes Jewish unity.
“Limited Access” – In Bui’s “Vietnam Idol,” what limits the show’s “public participation” and who gets represented?
middle-class youth with access to phones and technology can vote; rural and poor citizens are excluded.
“Beauty and Modernity” – According to Bui, how are female contestants used to represent modernization — and what contradiction does this create?
They symbolize progress and gender equality but still reinforce patriarchal ideals of beauty and politeness.
How is the voting system framed as democratic (“you decide”)
it is market-driven