Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

The dominant belief that one’s culture is superior to
others.

A

ETHNOCENTRISM

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2
Q

The tendency of people to put their own culture at the
center and to use their cultural standards to judge the
behavior and beliefs of people of different cultures.

A

ETHNOCENTRISM

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3
Q

believe their cultural beliefs are
morally correct and others are morally questionable

A

Ethnocentric People

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4
Q

The view that the behavior in one culture should
not be judged by the standards of another.

A

CULTURAL RELATIVISIM

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5
Q

The goal of is to be objective and sensitive to
diverse cultures without ignoring international
standards of justice and morality (Kottak &
Kozaitis, 2002).

A

CULTURAL RELATIVISIM

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