pattern Cultureshared of learned behavior
1. As bounded object
2. Fuzzy boundaries between cultures: theyre porous; there is not set culture and
cultures are now mingling
a. Cultures now influence one-another
b. Culture is not static, it is a process; it evolves.
3. In this definition, all cultural traits and values are learned.
Ethnocentrism
1. The tendency to see ones own culture as best, and to judge everyone else
according to how they fit into this archetype.
a. Good aspects: social solidarity, keeps it you wanting to be a member of a
certain group. It establishes loyalty.
b. Extreme Aspects: genocide, racism, sexist, homophobia, etc.
2. Cultural Relativity (a way to get around ethnocentrism)
a. This is the positions that the values and standards of cultures differ and
deserve respect in their own terms.
b. Good aspects: developing an appreciation for diversity
c. Extreme aspects: vindicating evil regimes on the basis that they are
entitled to respect on their own terms
d.