multiculturalism (Mathews-Aydinli‚ 2006). Despite the fact ethnocentrism could be viewed in a positive light in all cultures‚ adult E.S.L. students were not being acculturated into mainstream society because of negative ethnocentric views‚ which were holding them back (Spencer & Swanson‚ 2000; Schumann‚ 1986). According to Berry (1997)‚ acculturation was a change that occurred within the culture of a group. The issue with negative ethnocentrism was that it was harmfully affecting classroom instruction
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her grandmother’s house to clean it out because she has recently since passed away. Her grandmother lived in a quaint home near a village of Amish people where she had become good friends with all of them. Teaching for years in their one room school house. One day while working hard to clean‚ and sort through her grandmother’s possessions‚ some of her Amish friends stop by with freshly glazed donuts‚ and an invitation to watch their moonflower bloom. Skeptical‚ she and her daughter attend despite
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where ethnocentrism takes over. Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherit superiority of one’s own ethnic group or culture (Dictionary.com). It is passing negative moral judgments on how ethnic others organize their lives. It is a destructive attitude where it tears people apart and changes people to who they are not ought to be. We have heard of many superior rulers who actually corrupt the society‚ because it does not fit the rulers’ standards. As some culture have their ethnocentrism leader
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opportunity to being themselves and create groups or organizations to be with others who share the same interest. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism is judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one’s own culture. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnocentrism) I think that ethnocentrism can be detrimental to a society in many ways; first it can make people judge before they actually know what is going on. We can
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of the community. Without diversity‚ every person in the world would be the same. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism is judging another culture or religion by the beliefs‚ and values of their own religion. Ethnocentrism is considered a natural human habit‚ and it has developed a generally negative connotation. Ethnocentrism can be detrimental to a society in many ways. First‚ it can make someone judge another person because
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history‚ is also not free from this transformation. Hence a conflict between the traditional and the modern perspective is witnessed in every historical as well as mythological text. This paper seeks to analyse the cultural image of Shiva depicted in Amish Tripati’s Shiva trilogy that inspired the non-Suryavanshis to join forces with him‚ in the light of Samuel Huntington’s concept of the clash of civilisations. Samuel Huntington’s concept of the clash of civilisations states that the major source of
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While we may seek acceptance by others‚ we need to stay true to ourselves. In a society which inherently seeks to categorise individuals and in which others’ acceptance is based largely on the extent to which one conforms‚ it is paramount that each person finds their genuine place in the world. Our society is fundamentally based around the often artificial groups to which we belong and the attributes and qualities associated with them. As a result‚ adherence to the pre-existing guidelines which
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What is a cult? That is a question that has two different points of views and definitions. A Sociological Cult according to Ronald Enroth‚ is consideration of such factors as authoritarian leadership patterns‚ loyalty and commitment mechanisms‚ lifestyle characteristics‚ and conformity patterns (including the use of various sanctions in connection with those members who deviate). The Theological Cult definition is a particular group of beliefs and/or practices are considered unorthodox that is in
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Global Perspective ASSESSMENT TASK: Analysis of Avatar QUESTION: How is ethnocentrism depicted in the film Avatar? Discuss with reference to the notions of exoticism‚ primitivism and romanticism. TITLE: Ethnocentrism in “Avatar” WORD COUNT: 589 words Tutorial Class: Thursday 1000-1150 J James Cameron’s Avatar This essay aims to identify scenes where ethnocentrism and three related concepts exoticism‚ primitivism and romanticism. The film
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Elijah Hong 100972519 C. Koggel Moral‚ Social and Religious Issues in Contemporary Society October 15th‚ 2014 Crocker on Ethnocentrism David A. Crocker asks the question of who should be tasked with the development of moral ethics on a global level‚ especially in regions where ethical thought is relatively shallow. If there was one way he would answer this question‚ he would state that a combination of "insider" and "outsider" ethicists would find the best and culturally sensitive form
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