Which statement best summarizes a central idea in the namesake? globalization allows people to maintain traditional cultural identities. globalization is leading people to redefine their cultural identities. globalization has more of an impact on adults than it does on children. globalization is unaffected by the dominance of any one particular culture.

The statement that best summarizes a central idea in The Namesake is Globalization is leading people to redefine their cultural identities.

Explanation:

"The namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri tells the story of Gogol, a boy who has a lot of conflicts and inner conflicts with his identity and cultural heritage as he starts growing up, the complete story is an example of how globalization makes people analyze who they are in the world, as Gogol was interacting with more cultures and living in more places, the strangest he became to his own culture and past.

b. brooks wrote about the same type of neighborhood in which she grew up.

the answer is culture