Margie was learning about the Maasai people in Africa from her teacher. Her teacher was telling the class about the circumcision rituals that boys undergo at about the age of 10 when they are ready to become warriors. At this time, the boys paint their faces white and dress in black. Margie commented that this sounded like a very odd ritual and that she could not understand why anyone would want to be a part of this tribe. What was Margie exhibiting?
A. cultural relativism
B. cultural devaluing
C. ethnocentrism
D. multiculturalism
Answer: C
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