Ethnocentrism Flashcards
The Webster Third International Dictionary defines __________ as a habitual disposition to judge foreign people or groups by the standards and practices of one’s own culture.
Ethnocentrism
- is the inclination, predisposition, or partiality towards something.
Bias
- is the opposite of bias
- defined as an adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand without knowledge
Prejudice
is the unfair treatment of a person or group as a consequence of an adverse opinion of a culture
Discrimination
Ethnocentrism can cement _____ within the same social grouping or people belonging to the same society
Loyalty
When communication is affected by either bias or prejudice, positive or negative
Miscommunication
Unity could not have achieved among different cultures under a situation where prejudice abounds.
Division
Implies that a person’s beliefs and practices should be perceived by others, in the context of his/her culture
Culture Relativism
Happens when a person attempts to appreciate and study about another culture
Cultural Appreciation
Is taking one component of a practice belonging to another culture and using it for a purpose
Cultural Appropriation
Successful Communication in an International and Intercultural Setting
- Global Awareness
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Competence
- Respect for the cultures and Beliefs of Others
- Openness and Positive Attitude towards Others
Being knowledgeable of developments and issues obtaining in countries around the world
Global Awareness
To know, accept and respect the culture of our audience/reader
Cultural Sensitivity
The capability of a person to adjust to and cope with a situation where differences in cultures is observed
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Competence
Respect for others cultures and beliefs
Respect for the Cultures and Beliefs of Others
