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Why is it important to differentiate between cultural relativism and ethnocentrism according to the text?
Why is it important to differentiate between cultural relativism and ethnocentrism according to the text?
- To understand how cultural practices evolve over time
- To avoid misunderstanding and appreciate diverse cultures (correct)
- To promote personal beliefs as superior to others
- To measure individual learning outcomes
What does the example of a woman practicing polyandry in the Himalayas teach us?
What does the example of a woman practicing polyandry in the Himalayas teach us?
- That polyandry is objectively wrong
- That polygyny is more common than polyandry
- That marriage patterns are cultural options (correct)
- That monogamy is the only acceptable form of marriage
How does cultural relativism view the comparison of cultures?
How does cultural relativism view the comparison of cultures?
- It emphasizes that all cultures are identical
- It discourages any form of cultural comparison
- It acknowledges that cultures can be compared despite differences (correct)
- It suggests that there are no core human behaviors across cultures
Why is cultural relativism considered important in anthropology?
Why is cultural relativism considered important in anthropology?
What does cultural relativism aim to achieve when problem-solving in other cultures?
What does cultural relativism aim to achieve when problem-solving in other cultures?
How does cultural anthropology contribute to complex problem-solving?
How does cultural anthropology contribute to complex problem-solving?
What makes those trained in cultural anthropology effective problem solvers according to the text?
What makes those trained in cultural anthropology effective problem solvers according to the text?
What is ethnocentrism?
What is ethnocentrism?
Who coined the term 'ethnocentrism'?
Who coined the term 'ethnocentrism'?
What do ethnocentric people believe about their cultural beliefs?
What do ethnocentric people believe about their cultural beliefs?
How does ethnocentrism influence perceptions of other cultures?
How does ethnocentrism influence perceptions of other cultures?
What does the text suggest is a common characteristic of ethnocentric behavior?
What does the text suggest is a common characteristic of ethnocentric behavior?
How does ethnocentrism relate to cultural relativism?
How does ethnocentrism relate to cultural relativism?
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Boyet thinks people in India are stupid for not eating cows when most of the population die of hunger and malnutrition. This is an example of
Boyet thinks people in India are stupid for not eating cows when most of the population die of hunger and malnutrition. This is an example of
When people find cultural practices and values not their own as disturbing and threatening, it is known as
When people find cultural practices and values not their own as disturbing and threatening, it is known as
"Imagine a man who drives his car every day and has been taught to stay on the right side of the street. This man then goes to a country where people drive on the left side." What does this scenario imply?
"Imagine a man who drives his car every day and has been taught to stay on the right side of the street. This man then goes to a country where people drive on the left side." What does this scenario imply?
Is ethnocentrism generally viewed as a positive trait?
Is ethnocentrism generally viewed as a positive trait?
Which of the following best describes cultural relativism?
Which of the following best describes cultural relativism?
In what way does ethnocentrism differ from cultural relativism?
In what way does ethnocentrism differ from cultural relativism?
Which scenario best exemplifies cultural relativism?
Which scenario best exemplifies cultural relativism?
Why does ethnocentrism often lead to negative outcomes?
Why does ethnocentrism often lead to negative outcomes?
Which statement accurately describes the disadvantages of ethnocentrism?
Which statement accurately describes the disadvantages of ethnocentrism?
