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What is the definition of ethnocentrism?
What is the definition of ethnocentrism?
- Belief that one's own culture is superior to others (correct)
- Rejecting the idea of one culture being superior to others
- Being culturally sensitive
- Seeing each culture on its own terms
What is the opposite of ethnocentrism?
What is the opposite of ethnocentrism?
- Cultural relativism (correct)
- Cultural diversity
- Cultural appropriation
- Cultural sensitivity
What is the benefit of cultural relativism?
What is the benefit of cultural relativism?
- It helps to understand and accept different cultures (correct)
- It assumes one culture is superior to others
- It promotes cultural appropriation
- It encourages ethnocentrism
Study Notes
Ethnocentrism:
- Belief that one's own culture is superior to others
- Judging other cultures based on one's own standards
- Assumes one's own culture is superior
- Not culturally sensitive
Cultural Relativism:
- Opposite of ethnocentrism
- Seeing each culture on its own terms
- Being culturally sensitive
- Understanding cultures from the inside
- Each society has its own unique logic
- Promotes understanding and acceptance of different cultures
- Rejects the idea of one culture being superior to others
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Test your knowledge of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism with this quiz! Learn about the differences between these two concepts and how they shape our understanding of different cultures. Discover how ethnocentrism can lead to cultural misunderstandings and explore the benefits of cultural relativism in promoting tolerance and acceptance. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity.
