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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/10%3A_Intercultural_Communication/10.06%3A_Intercultural_Communication_SummaryThis chapter explores the influence of culture on communication, covering personal and co-cultural identity, and power dynamics. It discusses identity models for minorities, biracial individuals, majo...This chapter explores the influence of culture on communication, covering personal and co-cultural identity, and power dynamics. It discusses identity models for minorities, biracial individuals, majority members, and global nomads. Communication styles in high and low context cultures are examined, including direct/indirect and other continuums. The role of media in intercultural communication is considered.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/HACC_Central_Pennsylvania's_Community_College/ANTH_205%3A_Cultures_of_the_World_-_Perspectives_on_Culture_(Scheib)/02%3A_What_is_Culture/2.04%3A_Ethnocentrism_and_Cultural_RelativismFor anthropologists in the field, cultural relativism is especially important. We must set aside our innate ethnocentrisms and let cultural relativism guide our inquiries and interactions with others ...For anthropologists in the field, cultural relativism is especially important. We must set aside our innate ethnocentrisms and let cultural relativism guide our inquiries and interactions with others so that our observations are not biased. However, anthropology is unique among academic disciplines because of the diversity of approaches used to conduct research and for the broad range of orientations that fall under its umbrella.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Butte_College/Exploring_Intercultural_Communication_(Grothe)/07%3A_Barriers_to_Intercultural_Communication/7.01%3A_Ethnocentrism_and_StereotypesIn support of this hypothesis, Steele and Aronson’s research revealed that Black college students performed worse (in comparison with their prior test scores) on math questions taken from the Graduate...In support of this hypothesis, Steele and Aronson’s research revealed that Black college students performed worse (in comparison with their prior test scores) on math questions taken from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) when the test was described to them as being “diagnostic of their mathematical ability” (and thus when the stereotype was relevant) but that their performance was not influenced when the same questions were framed as “an exercise in problem solving.” And in another study, …
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/ANTH_1%3A_Introduction_to_Biological_Anthropology_(Taylor)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Biological_Anthropology/1.01%3A_Introduction_to_Biological_Anthropology/1.1.01%3A_What_is_AnthropologyUpon his return to the Kingdom of Morocco, he documented the customs and traditions of the people he encountered in a book called Tuhfat al-anzar fi gharaaib al-amsar wa ajaaib al-asfar (A Gift to tho...Upon his return to the Kingdom of Morocco, he documented the customs and traditions of the people he encountered in a book called Tuhfat al-anzar fi gharaaib al-amsar wa ajaaib al-asfar (A Gift to those who Contemplate the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Traveling), but became commonly known as Al Rihla, which means “travels” in Arabic (McIntosh-Smith 2003: ix).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/HACC_Central_Pennsylvania's_Community_College/EXPLORATIONS%3A_An_Invitation_to_Biological_Anthropology_(Scheib)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Biological_Anthropology/1.01%3A_What_is_AnthropologyWhy are people so diverse? What makes people differ from one another? What do we all share in common? How are humans different from other primates? How have primates adapted to different places? How a...Why are people so diverse? What makes people differ from one another? What do we all share in common? How are humans different from other primates? How have primates adapted to different places? How and why did humans develop in the first place? These are some of the questions anthropologists try to answer.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Lake_Tahoe_Community_College/ANT-103%3A_Physical_Biological_Anthropology/01%3A_Introduction_to_Biological_Anthropology/1.01%3A_What_is_AnthropologyWhy are people so diverse? What makes people differ from one another? What do we all share in common? How are humans different from other primates? How have primates adapted to different places? How a...Why are people so diverse? What makes people differ from one another? What do we all share in common? How are humans different from other primates? How have primates adapted to different places? How and why did humans develop in the first place? These are some of the questions anthropologists try to answer.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/Introduction_to_Sociology/03%3A_Culture/3.01%3A_CultureA Theoretical Analysis of Culture Cultural Assimilation Patterns
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/Children_Families_Schools_and_Communities_(Giovannini)/06%3A_What_is_Culture_and_Why_is_it_Important/6.02%3A_Ethnocentrism_and_XenocentrismXenocentrism is the opposite of ethnocentrism, and refers to the belief that another culture is superior to one’s own. (The Greek root word xeno, pronounced “ZEE-no,” means “stranger” or “foreign gues...Xenocentrism is the opposite of ethnocentrism, and refers to the belief that another culture is superior to one’s own. (The Greek root word xeno, pronounced “ZEE-no,” means “stranger” or “foreign guest.”) An exchange student who goes home after a semester abroad or a sociologist who returns from the field may find it difficult to associate with the values of their own culture after having experienced what they deem a more upright or nobler way of living.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/SOCI_1306%3A_Social_Problems/04%3A_Culture/4.01%3A_What_is_Culture/4.1.04%3A_Ethnocentrism_and_Cultural_RelativismFor anthropologists in the field, cultural relativism is especially important. We must set aside our innate ethnocentrisms and let cultural relativism guide our inquiries and interactions with others ...For anthropologists in the field, cultural relativism is especially important. We must set aside our innate ethnocentrisms and let cultural relativism guide our inquiries and interactions with others so that our observations are not biased. However, anthropology is unique among academic disciplines because of the diversity of approaches used to conduct research and for the broad range of orientations that fall under its umbrella.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Intercultural_Communication_(Pruett-Bakersfield_College)/01%3A_Foundations_of_Intercultural_Communication/1.04%3A_Why_Study_Intercultural_CommunicationIt would be easy to be overcome by the complexities of the things that you do not know or understand about another culture, but regardless of who we are communicating with, one fact is important to re...It would be easy to be overcome by the complexities of the things that you do not know or understand about another culture, but regardless of who we are communicating with, one fact is important to remember: the communication choices we make determine the personal, national, and international outcomes that follow.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/10%3A_Intercultural_Communication/10.03%3A_Facilitating_Discussions_about_Intercultural_Communication_IssuesThe content explores the themes of inequality, privilege, ethnocentrism, and political correctness in societal interactions. Emphasizing self-awareness and reflection, the text encourages discussions ...The content explores the themes of inequality, privilege, ethnocentrism, and political correctness in societal interactions. Emphasizing self-awareness and reflection, the text encourages discussions on how cultural identity, privilege, and racial dynamics influence communication and power structures. It highlights the prevalence of ethnocentrism and the importance of understanding Whiteness in reinforcing racial hierarchies.
