Researchers argue that images combining local traditions and consumer products _____ local cultures.

The idea that images combining local traditions and consumer products detribalize local cultures focuses on the impact of globalization and commercialization on local identities. When traditional elements are intertwined with consumerist imagery, it can dilute the authentic practices and meanings associated with those traditions. This blending often leads to a reconfiguration of cultural expressions, which may adopt more contemporary or global aspects.

As local cultures engage with and adapt to consumer products, their original traditions may evolve or diminish in significance, leading to a phenomenon where the integrity of cultural practices is marginalized. In this sense, rather than simply celebrating or preserving local culture, the combination of these images frequently leads to a transformation that erodes traditional values and norms. Therefore, the argument posits that such combinations create a shift away from the original cultural expressions, resulting in a detribalization effect.