Submitted by weaverrt on August 7, 2007

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Ethnocetrism Vs Cultural Relativism

It is becoming more and more evident that as the world becomes internationalized, we will have to address the issue of ethnocentrism versus cultural relativism. Ethnocentrism put simply is the view that “our way is the best way”. Cultural relativism is the belief that cultures should be judged by their own standards. (Thomas, W. 2000)
We all at first have the tendency to view our own culture as superior to others. This is true of all societies, not just our own. It is the basic belief in these characteristics that helps to build unity in each society. (Herskovits, M. 1973) So this is not necessarily a bad thing. But when we allow it to become extreme, then our own culture...

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