Assessment

Marichelle considers her culture as important and superior than other cultures. What do we call to this belief?

• Cultural superiorism

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural relativism

• Ethnography

John Lester sees other culture as important as his culture and respects them. What belief did Billy exhibit?

• Cultural superiorism

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural relativism

•  Ethnography

What will happen if all the people will carry out the belief of cultural relativism?

• One culture will stand out from the rest of the cultures

• There will be universal culture

• All people will respect different cultures

• People will take advantage of others weakness because they think their culture is superior

Which of the following statements exhibits a positive ethnocentric behavior??

• Aizelle tweeted that mangyans are smelly

• Nica tweeted, “Hindi dapat pinapapasok sa Pilipinas ang mga Intsik na ‘yan”

• Clarizza shared a picture of Bayanihan with a caption “Nakakaproud maging Pilipino, napakahuhusay! Angat sa iba!”

• Ronalyn commented on a post about someone with many tattoo “Nakakatakot naman, may gagawing masama!”.

Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?

• Mike see’s other culture as inferior to his culture

• Diane creates a vlog emphasizing the negative behaviors of the Badjao community

• Barry makes an essay stating that Korean have no fashion in terms of the dress they wear.

• Hannah always pays respect with others by trying to blend with their culture

Ethnocentrism is a belief that one’s culture is inferior to others. They tend to compare, evaluate, and even judge other people’s ways based on the values and standards set in one’s own culture.

• The first statement is true but the second statement is false

• The first statement is false but the second statement is true

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

Due to ethnocentric beliefs, many people are blinded from seeing things in another perspective. Ethnocentric people tend to dislike or make false judgment on other cultures.

• The first statement is true but the second statement is false

• The first statement is false but the second statement is true

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

Cultural relativism is a belief that cultures are equally complex. Cultural relativism sees other culture as inferior to one’s culture.

• The first statement is true but the second statement is false

• The first statement is false but the second statement is true

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

Cultural relativism is not important in studying culture. It is a way of viewing belief, values and practices from other cultures viewpoint

• The first statement is true but the second statement is false

• The first statement is false but the second statement is true

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

Cultural relativism promotes greater appreciation of cultures. It is a good way of rehearsing the norms and values a society regardless of his/her cultural origin.

• The first statement is true but the second statement is false

• The first statement is false but the second statement is true

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false