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What is xenocentrism?
How do individuals displaying xenocentrism view foreign practices?
What role does global media play in fueling xenocentrism?
In what way does xenocentrism differ from ethnocentrism?
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How do those exhibiting xenocentrism usually view their own cultural practices?
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Study Notes
Xenocentrism
- Definition: preference for the products, style, or ideas of another culture over one's own
- Opposite of ethnocentrism
- Involves a positive appreciation for aspects of other cultures, often perceiving them as superior or more enlightened
- Individuals or societies exhibiting xenocentrism may:
- See foreign practices as more sophisticated, advanced, or desirable
- Be critical of their own cultural practices
- Value foreign cultural elements more highly
- In the context of globalization, xenocentrism can be fueled by:
- The influence of global media
- The dissemination of cultural products from various parts of the world
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Description
Explore the concept of xenocentrism, which is the preference for the products, style, or ideas of another culture over one's own. Learn how individuals or societies displaying xenocentrism may perceive foreign practices as more sophisticated or desirable.
