The Evolution of Ethnocentrism ROSS A. HAMMOND Department of Political Science University of Michigan‚ Ann Arbor ROBERT AXELROD Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy University of Michigan‚ Ann Arbor Ethnocentrism is a nearly universal syndrome of attitudes and behaviors‚ typically including in-group favoritism. Empirical evidence suggests that a predisposition to favor in-groups can be easily triggered by even arbitrary group distinctions and that preferential cooperation within groups
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Define ethnocentrism‚ and explain what Hofstede concluded about applying American management theories in other countries. According to Kinicki & Kreitner (2009)‚ “Ethnocentrism [is] the belief that one’s native country‚ culture‚ language‚ and modes of behavior are superior to all others.” Based on his research‚ Hofstede came to two conclusions in regards to variations among cultures. First‚ he concluded that management theories and practices must be adapted to the local culture. Second
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“Ethnocentrism and country of origin effects among foreigner consumer” Brief Background Introduction A few years ago‚ most domestic company were considered self-contained and didn’t have to worry about competitors from other country. However‚ the growing globalization of markets is bringing new competitors from all over the world‚ exposing consumers to a wider range of foreign products and broadening their choices. In consequence‚ products’ country-of-origin was added as a new variable for determining
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The movie Crash incorporates aspects of anthropology such as ethnocentrism‚ race‚ and differing roles in society. Each of these aspects is revealed through the lives of different people colliding with one another and according to biases and personal prejudices. The title Crash metaphorically represents the culture shock we experience when we “crash” into people of different nationalities. Ethnocentrism‚ the belief in the superiority of one ethic or racial group over another‚ is an evident theme
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Several situations might arise‚ whereas an individual or individuals may be faced with the need to use paralinguistic skills‚ especially when faced with language boundaries. In today’s world‚ international communication is essential‚ and non-verbal communication can relate directly to diplomatic ventures‚ business presentations‚ sales and marketing‚ and the development of social skills between different cultures. Although the studies of kinesics and proxemics have aided professionals in establishing
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So this was truly a prediction rather than an attempt to explain the past. In the 1970s‚ however‚ persistent inflation provided a test of the Friedman-Phelps hypothesis. Sure enough‚ the historical correlation between inflation and unemployment broke down in just the way Friedman and Phelps had predicted: in the 1970s‚ as the inflation rate rose into double digits‚ the unemployment rate was as high or higher than in the stable-price years of the 1950s and 1960s. Inflation was eventually brought under
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Before I wrote this essay‚ I searched for images of excessive perspiration. During my search‚ I discovered there were various outlooks on the topic‚ but two prominent images caught my eye. One of the images feature a woman‚ who appears to be resting after a workout. The other image shows a man‚ who looks like he is taking a break from work. Both images illustrate different types of individuals with the same condition‚ but the first image would be considered more appealing than the other image. The
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NAME: TAN FIRST NAME (Preferred name): BERWIN ASSESSMENT TASK: Analysis of the film ‘Avatar’ QUESTION: How is ethnocentrism depicted in the film Avatar? Discuss with reference to the notions of primitivism‚ romanticism and exoticism. TITLE: Ethnocentrism in Anthropological perspective - Avatar WORD COUNT: 681 TUTORIAL DAY & TIME: Wednesday 1.00pm – 2.50pm Ethnocentrism in Anthropological perspective - Avatar Using highly advanced technology to replicate and to creating false bodies
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situations arise‚ what is your initial reaction? Do you fight or flee? Do you stay calm or get agitated? Do you “own” your part of the situation or look to lay blame on anyone other than yourself? Consider how your initial reaction may affect your ability to resolve a situation effectively. If difficult situations arise‚ my initial reaction is to fight. I take the time to do reflect and think of the best way to deal with the difficult situation so I can move on. I stay calm and face the problem head on
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1301 16 June 2012 There are two systems used to compare cultures in sociology: ethnocentrism; the practice of judging another culture by the standards of one’s own culture (Macionis)‚ and cultural relativism; the practice of judging a culture by its own standards (Macionis). Since we are raised in our own culture‚ it is easiest to use ethnocentrism‚ because it comes natural to judge by our own standards. From studying “Body Rituals Among The Nacirema”‚ it is obvious that the Nacirema people
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