Review Time -Cultural Relativism and Ethnocentrism

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Why does Ben, who is ethnocentric, consider indigenous tribes as backward people with no manners?

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He regards his own culture as superior.

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Identify whether the statement is an example of ethnocentrism or cultural relativism: "Filipinos’ religious traditions like the celebration of fiestas should be banned because it is just a waste of time, energy, and resources"

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ethnocentrism

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What did Lisa exhibit when she saw nothing wrong with Ilocanos being thrifty due to their geographical location?

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She measures behavior by how the other culture regards this practice.

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Identify whether the given statement is an example of ethnocentrism or cultural relativism: "People in my culture could learn a lot from people in other cultures."

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cultural relativism

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What might be the result of ethnocentrism on a global scale?

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Other people may be treated as savage or morally corrupt.

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Identify whether the statement is an example of ethnocentrism or cultural relativism: "Indigenous people should learn to change their old and traditional ways of life to be happy and successful."

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ethnocentrism

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of culture shock?

• Obsessing about the cleanliness of food and water in a new place
• Feeling like the new culture is superior to your own
• Feeling the hostility towards natives or locals
• Feeling homesick when in a new place

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Obsessing about the cleanliness of food and water in a new place

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Identify whether the given statement is an example of ethnocentrism or cultural relativism: "The Aetas of Zambales, the Mangyans of Mindoro, and other Filipino tribes have different religious beliefs. Their Gods are manifested in the different forms of nature like trees, mountains, rivers, volcano, their dead ancestors, and many more. I think there is nothing wrong with that. It does not make them a lesser group of people."

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cultural relativism

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Which of the following statements is a positive effect of ethnocentrism?

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Greg posted a statement which says, “Ang galing ng Pinoy, angat sa iba, kaya’t tayo ay magkaisa.”

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Identify whether the given statement is an example of ethnocentrism or cultural relativism: "Korean culture is better than our culture because many Filipinos try to imitate and adopt this culture."

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ethnocentrism