Question

In your own words, define the term ethnocentrism and provide a concrete example that illustrates the concept. Then discuss how ethnocentrism is related to cultural relativism and why anthropologists must concern themselves with ethnocentrism when conducting cross-cultural research.

Answer 1

Ans: ethnocentrism: the belief that one's culture is better and the right way to live.
ex: Artist judge art from non-European countries as more "primitive", referring that it is lesser
cultural relativism: is judging a person's ideas from their own culture and not comparing it to another
anthropologist have to be careful not to put rank or say something else is better in another culture