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What is ethnocentrism?
What is ethnocentrism?
A belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
What is the worldview of someone who is ethnocentric based on?
What is the worldview of someone who is ethnocentric based on?
Their worldview is based on their beliefs, assumptions, expectations, and values shaped by their language, behavior, customs, values, religions, and other aspects.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of ethnocentrism?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of ethnocentrism?
- Biased judgment
- Increased tolerance and understanding (correct)
- Blindness to other perspectives
- Dislike or false judgment of other cultures
What does xenocentrism often lead to?
What does xenocentrism often lead to?
Cultural relativism suggests that all cultures are equally complex and none are superior or inferior.
Cultural relativism suggests that all cultures are equally complex and none are superior or inferior.
Which statement best describes the approach of cultural relativism?
Which statement best describes the approach of cultural relativism?
What is a practice that promotes greater appreciation of the culture that an individual might encounter along the way?
What is a practice that promotes greater appreciation of the culture that an individual might encounter along the way?
Match the following concepts with their respective definitions:
Match the following concepts with their respective definitions:
What is Dinuguan?
What is Dinuguan?
What is Paklay?
What is Paklay?
What are Jackstones?
What are Jackstones?
What are Barnuts?
What are Barnuts?
What is Pagmamano?
What is Pagmamano?
What is Po at Opo?
What is Po at Opo?
What is Gamit sa Bahay?
What is Gamit sa Bahay?
What is Puto Balanghoy?
What is Puto Balanghoy?
What is Bibingka?
What is Bibingka?
Flashcards
Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism
The belief that one's own culture is superior to others, judging other cultures based on the standards of one's own.
Ethnocentrism Effect
Ethnocentrism Effect
The tendency to view one's own culture as the standard for judging others, ignoring perspectives of other cultures.
Xenocentrism
Xenocentrism
The belief that another culture is superior to one's own.
Cultural Relativism
Cultural Relativism
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Cultural practices
Cultural practices
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Cultural norms
Cultural norms
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Cultural values
Cultural values
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Study Notes
Ethnocentrism
- Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others
- People practicing ethnocentrism tend to judge other cultures based on their own values and standards
- This can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts between different cultures
Effects of Ethnocentrism
- Ethnocentrism can blind people from seeing things from another perspective
- People tend to dislike or make false judgments about other cultures
- It can lead to biased judgments of other cultures labeling them as bad or wrong
Examples of Ethnocentrism
- American society seeing themselves as a world leader, interfering in other countries' political affairs, leading to misunderstandings and potential wars
- Hate crimes and terrorism violence often stem from religious conflicts and misunderstandings
Xenocentrism
- Xenocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is inferior to others
- People can be highly influenced by cultures outside their own society
- This influence can lead to a preference for foreign goods or customs over local ones
Cultural Relativism
- Cultural relativism is the belief that all cultures are equally complex and valid, with no culture being superior or inferior
- It's a way of understanding different cultures by viewing their beliefs, values, and practices within their own context
- It suggests that individuals should understand other cultures within their own terms
Cultural Relativism: Key Points
- Promotes a greater appreciation for cultures encountered
- Helps in understanding norms and values of a society
- Focuses on the function and meaning of traits within their cultural setting
- Encourages understanding actions within the context of the culture
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This quiz explores the concepts of ethnocentrism and xenocentrism, examining how these beliefs impact cultural perceptions and interactions. It highlights the consequences of viewing other cultures through a biased lens and provides examples of both phenomena. Test your understanding of these critical social issues.
