Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism

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What is learned, and shared behaviors and beliefs?

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Culture

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The belief that each culture must be understood in terms of the values and ideas of that culture and should not be judged by the standards of another culture.

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Cultural Relativism

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When conducting business with other cultures, how should we understand gestures?

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Gestures are defined uniquely by each culture.

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A person who grew up in American culture hears many jokes about the Korean practice of eating dogs and how it is considered unusual action in the States. This is an example of:

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Ethnocentrism

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Studies have shown that in some tribal cultures, it is normal to have multiple wives. While it is not considered legal or common practice in many parts of the world, researches believe that an individual’s norms and actions should be understood by others in terms of that individual’s own cultural context. This concept is referred to as:

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Cultural relativism

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Americans believe that the democracy is the best form of government. This reflects a/an_______________.

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Ethnocentrism

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Women in India wear red on their wedding day while most Christians wear white. This reflects a/ an _______________.

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Cultural Relativism

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Chinese people think that China is the "center of the universe." This reflects a/ an _______________.

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Ethnocentrism

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In other cultures, eye contact can be considered rude and a challenge of authority. This reflects a/ an _____________.

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Ethnocentrism

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German Nazi regime believed that they were a superior race and considered Jews as an inferior race. This reflects a/ an _____________.

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Ethnocentrism