Cultural diversity and free-trade: opposicion or opportunity?

Abstract

Since the beginning of the 19th century, there is a discussion on the definition and the way that the cultural assets are treated. This discussion is expressed mainly in the opposition between the “Cultural Exception” and the “Free Exchange” followers. In the 90s, with the globalization, this discussion involved many countries which had different positions and interests. The purpose of this article is to notice the historical development of this discussion and the ways that Brazil might participate and intervene in it. Key-words: Globalization; Cultural diversity; Free-trade; Cultural assets.