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What is cultural relativism primarily used for?
What is cultural relativism primarily used for?
What is one effect of developing cultural awareness?
What is one effect of developing cultural awareness?
What does culture shock refer to?
What does culture shock refer to?
Which stage of understanding culture involves knowing cultural characteristics and history?
Which stage of understanding culture involves knowing cultural characteristics and history?
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What is a benefit of a nonjudgmental attitude toward different cultures?
What is a benefit of a nonjudgmental attitude toward different cultures?
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What is cultural competence primarily concerned with?
What is cultural competence primarily concerned with?
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What does cultural sensitivity entail?
What does cultural sensitivity entail?
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What is a characteristic of culturally intolerant individuals?
What is a characteristic of culturally intolerant individuals?
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How can traveling promote cultural awareness?
How can traveling promote cultural awareness?
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Which of the following is a threat to cultural heritage?
Which of the following is a threat to cultural heritage?
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How does cultural intolerance affect society?
How does cultural intolerance affect society?
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What does absolute cultural relativism advocate?
What does absolute cultural relativism advocate?
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What does critical cultural relativism allow for?
What does critical cultural relativism allow for?
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Which of the following is an example of a practice viewed through critical cultural relativism?
Which of the following is an example of a practice viewed through critical cultural relativism?
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What does cultural relativism prioritize when analyzing different cultures?
What does cultural relativism prioritize when analyzing different cultures?
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What outcome can arise from cultural intolerance?
What outcome can arise from cultural intolerance?
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What is globalization primarily defined as?
What is globalization primarily defined as?
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What does cultural diffusion refer to?
What does cultural diffusion refer to?
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What is McDonaldization conceptualized as?
What is McDonaldization conceptualized as?
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Which of the following is included in tangible heritage?
Which of the following is included in tangible heritage?
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Which of these is NOT a category of intangible cultural heritage according to UNESCO?
Which of these is NOT a category of intangible cultural heritage according to UNESCO?
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How is digital culture primarily shaped according to the content?
How is digital culture primarily shaped according to the content?
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Why do people increasingly choose fast food over traditional meals?
Why do people increasingly choose fast food over traditional meals?
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What does intangible heritage include?
What does intangible heritage include?
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What does ethnocentrism primarily entail?
What does ethnocentrism primarily entail?
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Who introduced the term ethnocentrism?
Who introduced the term ethnocentrism?
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What is a common outcome of ethnocentrism?
What is a common outcome of ethnocentrism?
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What is the opposite of ethnocentrism?
What is the opposite of ethnocentrism?
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What does cultural imperialism involve?
What does cultural imperialism involve?
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What could be an example of consumer xenocentrism?
What could be an example of consumer xenocentrism?
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Which sociologist introduced the concept of cultural imperialism?
Which sociologist introduced the concept of cultural imperialism?
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Cultural hegemony refers to what?
Cultural hegemony refers to what?
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Study Notes
Cultural Understanding
- Understanding different cultures requires non-judgmental attitudes.
- Cultural awareness leads to more meaningful interactions and a more respectful society.
- Culture shock is a normal feeling of unfamiliarity with a new culture.
- Four stages of cultural understanding:
- Cultural knowledge involves understanding the history and characteristics of a culture.
- Cultural awareness means being open to and understanding a different culture.
- Cultural sensitivity recognizes differences and similarities without judgment.
- Cultural competence involves accepting and promoting cultural diversity.
- Cultural intolerance often stems from ignorance and leads to discrimination, racism, and xenophobia.
- Cultural relativism emphasizes understanding other cultures based on their own experiences and standards.
- Two types of cultural relativism:
- Absolute cultural relativism avoids questioning other cultures.
- Critical cultural relativism allows for questioning harmful cultural practices, such as female genital mutilation.
- Ethnocentrism is the belief that one’s own culture is superior to others and can lead to prejudice.
- Xenocentrism is the belief that another culture is superior to one’s own.
- Globalization has led to cultural exchange, cultural imperialism, and cultural hegemony.
- Cultural imperialism is the imposition of a dominant culture on others.
- Cultural hegemony is the domination of one cultural group over others in a diverse society.
- Digital culture is influenced by technology, social media, and globalization.
- Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural items from one culture to another.
- McDonaldization uses business models for social institutions, leading to a focus on speed and efficiency.
Cultural Heritage
- Tangible heritage includes artifacts that reflect a society's culture.
- Intangible heritage includes forms of literature, oral traditions, performing arts, and folklore.
- UNESCO classifies intangible cultural heritage into five domains:
- Oral traditions and expressions (Domain 1) - proverbs, tales, legends, oral history, songs, poems, and literature.
- Performing arts (Domain 2) - music, dance, and other artistic expressions.
- Social practices, rituals, and festive events (Domain 3) - burial, wedding, and harvest rituals; carnivals, games, and religious rituals.
- Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe (Domain 4) - traditional medicine, astronomy, and environmental knowledge.
- Craftsmanship (Domain 5) - traditional techniques, skills, and methods of producing objects.
- Threats to cultural heritage include globalization, modernization, and conflict.
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Test your knowledge on cultural understanding concepts, including culture shock, cultural awareness, and cultural competence. This quiz explores the significance of cultural relativism and the impact of cultural intolerance in society. Enhance your awareness and sensitivity towards diverse cultures through this engaging quiz.