What happens when one culture impose its values on another?

Answer 1

That will likely depend on the manner in which it is imposed. A natural reaction to having anything forcibly imposed is to resist.

The time-frame over which this occurs is also important. Consider the Roman Empire. The Romans conquered many territories and, over time, these new peoples adopted many aspects of the Roman way of life. This legacy still exists today.

The British Empire is another good example. Commonwealthcountries continue to exhibit some of the influences brought about by British rule despite this rule having ended long ago.

There is no straightforward answer to this question but we can likely conclude the following:

1. If a way of life is forcibly imposed that is substantially different to the existing one then it is likely this will be met with a level of resistance.

2. If the "new way of life" can be imposed (whether through might or not) over a long enough period then there is a chance it will be adopted regardless of any initial opposition.