Task 2: Definition– ethnocentrism
To better understand the concept of ethnocentrism, watch the video. Take notes on the meaning of the word ethnocentrism and examples of ethnocentric behaviours while watching it.
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The concepts of ethnocentrism vs cultural relativism
Take notes while watching to ensure you understand the definitions of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. Here are the basic definitions:
Ethnocentrism: The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others and judging other cultures based on the standards of one’s own.
Cultural Relativism: The perspective that all cultures are equally valid and should be understood and judged within the context of their own values and beliefs, without imposing the standards of one’s own culture.
