define enthnocentrism
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evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
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An example of ethnocentrism in culture is the Asian cultures across all the countries of Asia. Throughout Asia, the way of eating is to use chopsticks with every meal. These people may find it unnecessary to find that people in other societies, such as the American society, eat using forks, spoons, knives, etc.Ethnocentrism, or the belief that one's own set of values and beliefs is superior to others', has always had negative connotations. It is often cited as the main cause of many social problems, such as wars, oppression and slavery, among others.
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Cultural definitions for ethnocentrism
The belief that one's own culture is superior to all others and is the standard by which all other cultures should be measured.
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