Define ethnocentrism and discuss the reasons for its existence.
What are some of the consequences of ethnocentrism, both negative
and positive (there are some)? Using an example of a behavior that
is accepted in another culture but would be questioned in American
society, describe how you could use cultural relativism and come to
understand this different behavior. Then, switch sides and apply
cultural relativism. Using the same example, how would you react to
this same behavior? (Examples: burial practices, marriage...