Ethnocentrism

 

 

 

 

1. On the lines below, write a definition of Ethnocentrism. Find one on the web.

 

 

Ethnocentrism is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own culture. Ethnocentrism often involves the belief that one's own race or ethnic group is the most important and that some or all aspects of its culture are greater than those of other groups. Within this ideology, individuals will judge other groups in relation to their own particular ethnic group or culture, especially with concern to language, behavior, customs, and religion. These ethnic differences and sub-divisions serve to define each ethnicity's unique cultural identity.

 

 

 

2. Read the cartoon. How is Ethnocentrism reflected in the conversation below?

 

Write your answer on the lines below.

 

I can clearly see that Bucky is being ethnocentric and it makes him false assumptions about cultural differences.

 

 

 

 3. Looking at the cartoon characters.

 

Imagine them in social situations. What kind of people would (would n’t) they associate with? What kind of events (movies, shows) would (would n’t) they prefer to go? Think of other situations.

 

Describe Bucky

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Bucky; In any social situations I think that Bucky would be friends with other people with the same views as him, he is very closed-minded and intolerant of other people cultures. He definitely would not associate with anybody outside of his cultural background. He is the definition of ethnocentrism. Bucky would probably prefer to go to any movies or shows that promotes his own culture and ways and would have no time for any other sort.

 

 

Describe the man talking with Bucky. Let’s call him Tom

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Tom; I believe that Tom is the complete opposite of the definition of ethnocentrism. He seems very open-minded and keen to learn about other cultures outside of his own. To me, I would like to think that Tom would be very welcoming to people of all cultures and he would be very interested to understand. I would think that he would enjoy very culturally diverse shows and movies.

 

 

 

4. Drawing Ethnocentrism.

 

On a separate sheet of paper, make a drawing of Ethnocentrism. You don’t have to draw well.