Do you judge other cultures?
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DO YOU JUDGE OTHER
CULTURES?Ethnocentric vs. Cultural Relativism
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ETHNOCENTRISM
The belief that one’s culture and way of life are superior to those of other groups
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This attitude causes people to think that other cultures are
- Inferior- Backwards- Immoral- Barbaric
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Because people internalize their culture and take it for granted, they may be
hostile toward other cultures
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Each group has their culture internalized and this makes each culture feel that
they are superior and ‘correct’
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Any group can and often is ethnocentric.
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FUNCTIONS OF ETHNOCENTRISM- Pride
- Loyalty
- Cultural Unity
- Sense of belonging
- Reinforces conformity
- Maintains stability
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY- Pride
- Loyalty
- Cultural Unity
- Sense of belonging
- Reinforces conformity
- Maintains stability
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because of ethnocentrism life is generally orderly and predictable
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ethnocentrism is generally dysfunctional
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CULTURAL RELATIVISM
The belief that no culture is better than another and that a culture should be
judged by its own standards
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Cultural relativism is the opposite of ethnocentrism
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An appreciation of cultural relativism is practical and productive.
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post-partum sex taboo: the prohibition of a woman from having sexual intercourse for a specified period of time following the birth of a child.
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People can overcome cultural barriers and improve communication if they
understand and respect other cultures.
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GREETINGS
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Respecting other cultures does not require that we remain mute when countries go against
basic human rights.
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