Sociology
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positively than the others. In short, ?ethnocentrism is a universal human reaction, found in all known societies, in all groups a
nd in practically all individuals"(Levine and Campbell) Although ethnocentrism is partly a matter of habit, it is also a product of both deliberate and unconscious cultivation. What are the effects of ethnocentrism? Ethnocentrism reinforces nationalism and patriotism. Without it a vigorous national consciousness is probably impossible. Ethnocentrism has been used to discourage the acceptance of alien elements into the culture. While ethnocentrism provides rationalization for the privileged, it also brings compensation to those of low status. As a summary; all societies and all groups assume the superiority of their own culture which is called ethnocentrism. The ideas and customs about which people are ethnocentric vary with social background, but people of all types, liberal and conservatives alike often display ethnocentrism.
ETHNOCENTRISM
Ethnocentrism may be defined as "the view of things in which one's own group isthe center of everything and all others are scaled and rated with reference to it."
(Sumner) In other words,ethnocentrism is the behavior of each group of taking for granted the superiority of its culture. Here are some examples of ethnocentrism:
We accept for granted that monogamy is better than polygamy, western type of societies aremore progressive as being the non-western countries are backward, our religion is the best but the other religious beliefs have irrational elements, We are usually quick to see
ethnocentrism in others and quick to recognize ethnocentrism in ourselves. However, all known societies
are ethnocentric. The backward native peoples to whom we feel so superior, have a similar feeling of
superiority to us. Not only the societies but also the social segments, groups within a society are also ethnocentric.
According to the studies, it is found that the members evaluate the prestige of their own groups and organizations more
| positively than the others. In short, ?ethnocentrism is a universal human reaction, found in all known societies, in all groups a nd in practically all individuals"(Levine and Campbell) Although ethnocentrism is partly a matter of habit, it is also a product of both deliberate and unconscious cultivation. What are the effects of ethnocentrism? Ethnocentrism reinforces nationalism and patriotism. Without it a vigorous national consciousness is probably impossible. Ethnocentrism has been used to discourage the acceptance of alien elements into the culture. While ethnocentrism provides rationalization for the privileged, it also brings compensation to those of low status. As a summary; all societies and all groups assume the superiority of their own culture which is called ethnocentrism. The ideas and customs about which people are ethnocentric vary with social background, but people of all types, liberal and conservatives alike often display ethnocentrism. |
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| Ethnocentrism may be defined as "the view of things in which one's own group isthe center of everything and all others are scaled and rated with reference to it." (Sumner) In other words,ethnocentrism is the behavior of each group of taking for granted the superiority of its culture. Here are some examples of ethnocentrism: We accept for granted that monogamy is better than polygamy, western type of societies aremore progressive as being the non-western countries are backward, our religion is the best but the other religious beliefs have irrational elements, We are usually quick to see |
| ethnocentrism in others and quick to recognize ethnocentrism in ourselves. However, all known societies are ethnocentric. The backward native peoples to whom we feel so superior, have a similar feeling of superiority to us. Not only the societies but also the social segments, groups within a society are also ethnocentric. According to the studies, it is found that the members evaluate the prestige of their own groups and organizations more |
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