Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Ethnocentric Cartoon Task


Ethnocentrism

1. On the lines below, write a definition of Ethnocentrism. Find one on the web.

Individual believe that they are better than other individual for reason based solely on heritage.

 

 
2. Read the cartoon. How is Ethnocentrism reflected in the conversation below?

He thinks that his culture is the best and other cultures are just losers and no need to watch them and know about other cultures.

3. Imagine them in social situations. What kind of people would (would n’t) they associate with? What kind of events (movies, shows) would (would n’t) they prefer to go? Think of other situations.

Describe Bucky

 

Bucky will only associate with people from his culture and he will go to events that only related to his culture.

Describe the man talking with Bucky. Let’s call him Tom
Tom likes to know about other cultures and willing to associate with other different cultures and goes to all kinds of events and co-operate with them.

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