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