Ethnocentrism

 

Ethnocentrism

 

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

 

Ethnocentrism is the belief of superiority is one's personal ethnic group, but it can also develop from racial or religious differences.

 

 

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

 

Write your answer on the lines below.

The cat does not see the point in preserving other cultures because he does not see what those other cultures have “done for him”. He clearly believes that his own culture is the best one and he does not see why he should bother learning about cultures other than his own.

3. Looking at the cartoon characters.

 

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 clearly does not care about anyone other than himself. He would only associate with people that were just the same as him. He would probably avoid any events that were about other cultures, and would definitely not go to a historical movie that took place in another country.

 

 

Describe the man talking with Bucky. Let’s call him Tom

 

Tom would be a person who would probably go out of his way to associate with someone of a different culture, probably just to learn about the person and their life. He is watching the television show and it almost sounds as if he is worried about the disappearance of other cultures.

 

 

4. Drawing Ethnocentrism.

 

On a separate sheet of paper, make a drawing of Ethnocentrism. You don’t have to draw well.