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What is the main concept discussed in the text?
What does Ethnocentrism lead individuals to automatically believe about other cultures?
What does Ethical Relativism suggest about cultural understanding?
How does Ethnocentrism impact the perception of one's own culture?
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What is a common characteristic of Ethnocentrism as described in the text?
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How does Cultural Relativism contribute to attaining cultural understanding?
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What is the way out of ethnocentrism when you judge people who are different from you?
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What is the consequence of believing that there are primitive cultures different from your own?
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How can you overcome the belief that some cultures are backward due to a lack of technology and consumerism?
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How can an appreciation of other cultures be attained?
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What is one of the key functions of ethnocentrism?
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Why is it important to unlearn the idea that your culture is superior and all others are inferior?
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What does ethnocentrism promote positively?
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How does ethnocentrism hinder understanding or cooperation between groups?
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In what way does ethnocentrism become a vehicle for the promotion of social change?
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What negative impact does ethnocentrism have on interaction with different cultures?
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How does ethnocentrism view the ways of 'inferior' groups?
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What is the second function of ethnocentrism mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
- Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge other cultures based on one's own cultural norms and values, believing that one's own culture is superior.
- It is a universal human reaction found in all known societies, groups, and individuals.
- Ethnocentrism can be seen in three ways:
- Believing that other cultures are primitive because they are different from one's own.
- Believing that some cultures are backward because they lack the technology and consumerism of one's own culture.
- Believing that one's own culture is the most natural or superior way of understanding the world.
Negative Effects of Ethnocentrism
- It hinders understanding and cooperation between groups.
- It promotes attitudes of suspicion, disdain, and hostility towards other cultures.
- It can lead to conflict and social change.
Cultural Relativism
- It is the appreciation of other cultures, recognizing that all cultures provide their members with the means to meet their human needs.
- It is essential for understanding and cooperation between groups.
- There are two reasons for cultural relativism:
- Acquisition of sufficient knowledge about the culture in question.
- Believing that one's own culture is not superior to others.
Functions of Ethnocentrism
- It promotes solidarity of a group.
- It encourages the continuance of the state.
- It can be a vehicle for the promotion of social change through peaceful evolution.
Overcoming Ethnocentrism
- Recognize that all cultures are equal and provide their members with the means to meet their human needs.
- Unlearn the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
- Remember that there are no primitive or backward cultures.
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Test your knowledge about cultural relativism and ethnocentrism. Learn about the importance of cultural relativism in achieving cultural understanding and explore ways to address ethnocentric behaviors. Identify the functions of ethnocentrism and understand how it influences our perceptions of different cultures.
