Ethnocentrism - Wikipedia
WEBEthnocentrism in social science and anthropology—as well as in colloquial English discourse—means to apply one's own culture or ethnicity as a frame of reference to judge other cultures, practices, behaviors, beliefs, and people, instead of using the standards of the particular culture involved.
Ethnocentrism - Anthropology - Oxford Bibliographies
WEB11 Jan 2012 · Ethnocentrism is a concept that was coined within anthropology and formed the cornerstone of its early evolutionary theory before becoming one of the discipline’s primary social critiques. It continues to both challenge and inspire anthropologists, shifting in meaning and application with theoretical trends and across the subdisciplines.
Ethnocentrism | anthropology | Britannica
WEBEthnocentrism is the name given to a tendency to interpret or evaluate other cultures in terms of one’s own. This tendency has been, perhaps, more prevalent in modern nations than among preliterate tribes.
Ethnocentrism In Psychology: Examples, Disadvantages,
WEB7 Dec 2023 · Ethnocentrism in psychology refers to the tendency to view one’s own cultural or ethnic group as superior and to judge other groups based on the values and standards of one’s group. It is the belief that one’s own culture is correct and superior compared to other cultures.
Ethnocentrism - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBEthnocentrism is an attitude characterized by the glorification of one's own group (in-group) and the defamation and discrimination of other groups (out-group). Xenophobia, racism, and nationalism are other orientations similar to ethnocentrism.
ETHNOCENTRISM definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBthe belief that the people, customs, and traditions of your own race or country are better than those of other races or countries: Anthropologists and folklorists struggle to …
Ethnocentrism | SpringerLink
WEB26 Mar 2023 · Definition. Ethnocentrism, also known as “ethnocentricity,” means that one’s concepts, beliefs, or values are strongly rooted in a particular cultural tradition. Commonly, this is also associated with the idea of believing one’s culture to …
Ethnocentrism | SpringerLink
WEBEthnocentrism is the evaluation of individuals and cultures based on the perspectives, standards, and values of another cultural group. This evaluation relies on the assumption that one’s own racial or ethnic group is the most important, valuable, and superior.
Ethnocentrism | SpringerLink
WEB1 Jan 2020 · Definition. Ethnocentrism is a multidimensional attitudinal construct, comprising intergroup and intragroup attitudes, emanating from the belief that one’s own ethnic group is of immense importance. Introduction. Ethnocentrism is a human universal, a phenomenon that has existed across all societies and time periods (Brown …
3.1E: Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism - Social Sci LibreTexts
WEB20 Feb 2021 · Ethnocentrism, a term coined by William Graham Sumner, is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of your own ethnic culture and the belief that that is in fact the “right” way to look at the world. This leads to making incorrect assumptions about others’ behavior based on your own norms, values, and …
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