IaD - Cultural Bias

Question 1

Cultural Bias

Answer 1

A tendency to ignore cultural differences and interpret all behaviour through the ‘lens’ of one’s own culture

Question 2

Ethnocentrism

Answer 2

Judging other cultures by the values and standards of one’s own culture. This can result in a feeling of superiority for one’s own culture which can lead to problems of prejudice and bias

Question 3

Cultural Relativism

Answer 3

The idea that norms, values, ethics and standards differ from culture to culture and so can only be understood within specific social and cultural contexts