Sociology Ethnocentrism/Culture Flashcard

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What is cultural relativism and why is it important in sociology?

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Cultural relativism is important in sociology because it helps sociologists understand and respect different cultures without imposing their own cultural biases.

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Explain the concept of ethnocentrism and how it relates to cultural relativism.

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Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others, while cultural relativism is the idea that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, rather than be judged against the criteria of another culture.

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Discuss an example of cultural relativism in practice.

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An example of cultural relativism in practice is the acceptance of different marriage customs and traditions in various cultures, such as arranged marriages in some societies versus love marriages in others.

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Explain the role of family in the socialization process.

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Family teaches cultural norms, values, and behaviors to children.

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Discuss the impact of media on cultural diversity.

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Media can either promote or diminish the representation of different cultures, languages, and traditions.

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What are the benefits of embracing cultural diversity in society?

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Promotes inclusivity, tolerance, creativity, innovation, and global perspective.

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The idea that cultures should be judged by their own standards and not the standards of the researchers

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cultural relativism

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Researchers who practice _________ attempt to understand cultural practices from the points of view of the members of the society being studied.

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cultural relativism

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What is "cultural relativism"?

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Understanding a culture on its own terms without bias

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What is culture?

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Ideas and behaviours of people from different countries.