Has the world become “flat” – that is, have differences between societies disappeared?

Watch an episode of any non-American TV show, such as the following: http://www.mtvshuga.com/show/series-4/mtv-shuga-4-episode-1/.

Then answer the following question IN A 100 WORD ESSAY:

Has the world become “flat” – that is, have differences between societies disappeared? Connect your answer to the themes of the course, especially imperialism and the race to catch up to Europe.