Question

How does ethnocentrism affect one's viewpoint?

Answer 1

Ethnocentrism can create problems in our perceptions of people, places, and cultures, especially when approaching them without knowledge or experience of the other culture. A leader should be aware of their own ethnocentrism, as it affects their ability to correctly perceive others

Answer 2

The ethnocentrism is a major factor in the divisions among members of different ethnicity, races, and religious groups. It is the assumption that a racial group is better than another. Ethnocentric individuals claim that for reasons based solely on their ancestry, they are greater than other people. This practice specifically contributes to racism as well as discrimination problems

Explanation:

• Ethnocentrism means we judge others in the "right" way from the point of view of our own society. It also impacts our thinking, because we believe our way is just the right way.
• This means that through the prism of our experience we see our experiences. You may find this person to be misunderstood or afraid if you are born in America and meet a person who is shy, who does not make eye contact, agrees with what is being said. It is perfectly natural, even expected behavior if this person comes from a culture where confrontation is avoided and saving face is valued. If you ask them to look in the eye and shake your hands firmly, they would find that dishonest and inappropriate. This, on their part, is also ethnocentrism.
• Ethnocentrism varies from cultural ignorance because it means that you want people to act in the same way you do and interact. Cultural awareness is an attempt to understand the culture of the person you speak to. Making errors is generally all right. Ethnocentrism requires that other citizens act in the way you want.