Points Earned: 0/1 Your Response: C 4. What term did William Ogburn introduce to refer to the period of maladjustment when the nonmaterial culture is still adapting to new material conditions? A. culture lag B. cultural relativism C. ethnocentrism D. diffusion Right Points Earned: 1/1 Your Response: A 5. What term do sociologists use to refer to the process by which a cultural item spreads from group to group or society to society? A. innovation B. globalization C. diffusion
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memberships. Larry LeFlore, Ph.D. (2004). 2. Ethnocentrism is a person that perceives their culture, traits, and identities as normal and will correct other cultures and traits as abnormal and inferior. Janine M. Schall, Cultural Exploration Through Mapping (2010). Ethnocentrism is detrimental to society because, such generalizations -- often made without a conscious awareness can be way off base and cause us to misjudge other peoples. Ethnocentrism can lead to cultural misinterpretation and
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diversity has given this country its unique strength, resilience and richness.” ( U.S. Department of Interior). It is what this country is all about, being free to be whatever we want to be. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism is where one culture will judge another on by their own beliefs or convictions. This is very detrimental to a society because they only see one side of things, and that is their side only. They will not give
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pot” (Munson-Coan, T). This article though written in 1875 says a significant amount about America. I think by 2050 the U.S. population will be going strong (www.newgeography.com) In the varying cultures, there are some that believe in ethnocentrism. Ethnocentrism is one of the
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Chapter 1 Before the Trip Begins: Fundamental Issues Questions to Consider When ethnomusicologist say that “Music is universal, but it is it not a universal language” they are telling us that music may be created and heard around the world, but it is not something that everyone can describe in one way. They are saying that every place has its own interpretation of what music is and no one interpretation will suit another, plus, music could never really be used to convey a direct message that
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made intercultural business communications so important. Discuss culture and subculture and culture’s four basic characteristics. Delineate the differences between high-context and low context cultures. Recognize cultural differences. Discuss ethnocentrism and stereotyping. To accompany Excellence in Business Communication, 5e , Thill and Bovée © 2002 Prentice-Hall 3.3 Lecture 3 Objectives continued Discuss three ways to improve communication with people who speak English as a second
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This essay defines, discuss, and applies three sociological key terms. The three applied sociological terms are ethnocentrism, innovation, and informal norms. The three sociological concepts are discussed relative to the video “Opie’s Hobo Friend”. It details parts of the video that relates to everyday survival. It also explains the difference in cultural living. The concept of ethnocentrism in Sociology is defined “the tendency to assume that one’s own culture and way of life represent the norm or
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1. What factors contributed to EuroDisney’s poor performance during its first year of operation? What factors contributed to Hong Kong Disney’s poor performance during its first year of operation? a.) EuroDisney: * Families were reluctant to spend $280 a day to enjoy the attractions of the park * Staying overnight was out of the question because hotel rooms were so expensive * Old Work thinking of Europeans who did not understand US style free market financing lead to French Bankers
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|of different races or cultures) in a group or organization compose differing elements or | | |qualities | |Ethnocentrism |The tendency to assume that one’s culture and way of life are superior to all others. | |Melting pot |This is a diverse ethnic group or racial group or it could be both that forms a new
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people and accepting that there are differences in valued resources. We must also remember nobody is completely the same. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimentalasociety? According to Dictionary.com Unabridged (n.d). It is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the prospective of one’s own culture. Ethnocentrism has its positive and negatives aftermath. It can encourage socities to advance their technology researches. But on the other hand it can also
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