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Ethnocentrism
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Believing that one's own culture is superior to all others is a form of ethnocentrism. It can lead to prejudice, discrimination, and a lack of understanding and appreciation for diversity. It is important to recognize and respect the value of different cultures and strive for equality and intercultural understanding.
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The practice of judging all other cultures by one' own culture?
This practice is known as ethnocentrism, where one believes their own culture is superior to others. It can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstanding of other cultures, hindering cross-cultural communication and relationships. It is important to recognize and respect the values and beliefs of other cultures without imposing one's own cultural norms.
How was Adolf Hitler involved with darwinism?
Adolf Hitler and the Nazis espoused the moral standards of 'social darwinism'. Social darwinism uses phrases & terms such as: 'the natural order of things', 'survival of the fit (or strong)', or 'might makes right'. This is in conflict with moral standards of the Judeo-Christian religions. Hitler & the Nazis were atheists that believed that the German volk (people & culture) were superior to the others in Europe, and therefore had the moral right & duty to destroy all inferior cultures & peoples, and spread the German population & culture into other territories & lands by means of military conquest & genocide.
Do all people have Culture?
Yes, all people have culture. Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors that are passed down from generation to generation within a society. It influences individuals' beliefs, behaviors, and identities.
How do Humans create culture?
there all made out of popes who belief in their own seprate people to worship and so it becomes a culture
Are the Xanthochroi genetically superior to the Melanchroi?
Of course not. In fact, it is rare for distinctions to be made between those two groups. Bottom line, there is not a genetically superior racial group. All people have strengths and weaknesses, and it equals out. The whole idea of "genetic superiority" harks back to the really, really bad science of weighing brains or measuring skulls used to justify not only the subjugation of woman, but also slavery and the persecution of Jews and others during the holocaust.
What describes an attitude held by American business people that American culture is superior to all others?
Elitist describes the attitude that some Americans think their culture is better than others. This is merely an opinion held by few.
What describes an attitude held by some American business people that American culture is superior to all others?
Elitist describes the attitude that some Americans think their culture is better than others. This is merely an opinion held by few.
Why is Ethnocentrism bad?
The answer is when people think their culture is better then others, the other people who heard it might think that there own culture is bad and start to tell people that there culture is bad.
The tendency to assume that one's culture and way of life are superior to all others is called?
There are several things that might fit:EthnocentrismCultural superiorityAbsolutism
The idea that one country is superior to all others is called?
Racism.
Which human race doesn't think they are superior?
All of them
What is racism all about?
Prejudice against others based on stereotypes & or ignorance. No body should be viewed superior to others because we are all equal in God's eyes,so we shouldn't look down on others because we are made up of sand.So i think racism should stop in our society.
Which do Indians think is superior-Hinduism or Christianity?
Hindus don't think that one religion is superior to the other. All religions lead to God in Hindu mythology.
What is the doctrine of superior individual?
It's philosiphical doctrine about elitist beliefs; the superior and powerful indicidual has a natural right to dominate others. All people are no more equal than all animals are.
Why p-eople assimilate different culture instead of their culture?
Because they want to fit in with all the others around them and their own.
Does popularity depend on what you have?
Popularity is stupid. All I have to say. It's based on mean people who are rude and think they're superior to others. Please, do yourself a favor. And don't worry about it:) They "popular" people will be working for you someday ;)
How can culture give effect to sosialization?
Yes, in a way. Sometimes culture shows to be very giving and letting others get the best and have the worst for themselves. Others are emberessed about their culture in ways and decide to not be social at all. That being said.... Culture can effect socialization in many, MANY ways. But you have to accept what it effects at all costs. It is respectful.
