Question 1

Why does ethnocentrism arise, according to the author? Discuss at least 3 causes.

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Ethnocentrism arises for several reasons, according to the author. One cause is the natural tendency for individuals to feel a sense of pride and loyalty towards their own cultural group. This can lead to a belief that their own culture is superior to others, and can result in a lack of understanding or empathy towards those from different cultural backgrounds.

Another cause of ethnocentrism is the influence of societal norms and values. In many societies, there is a strong emphasis on preserving and promoting one's own cultural identity, which can lead to a fear or distrust of those who are perceived as different. This can create an "us vs. them" mentality, further perpetuating ethnocentric attitudes.

Additionally, the author suggests that ethnocentrism can arise from a lack of exposure to diverse cultures. When individuals are only exposed to their own cultural norms and values, they may struggle to understand or appreciate the perspectives of others. This can lead to a narrow-minded view of the world and a reluctance to accept or embrace cultural diversity.

In conclusion, ethnocentrism can arise from a combination of factors including personal pride and loyalty, societal influences, and a lack of exposure to diverse cultures. Understanding these causes can help individuals and societies work towards overcoming ethnocentric attitudes and promoting greater cultural understanding and acceptance.

Question 2

Values are the

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A) bases for understanding the actions of others. 
B) standards by which the actor judges the actions of others. 
C) the way in which we behave according to our culture. 
D) rules that the actor uses to determine how he/she should act. 
A) bases for understanding the actions of others. 
B) standards by which the actor judges the actions of others. 
C) the way in which we behave according to our culture. 
D) rules that the actor uses to determine how he/she should act. B

Question 3

According to the author, what is the most significant source of the differences between China and the United States?

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A) differences in race 
B) difference in wealth 
C) one is communistic and the other is capitalistic 
D) each has had different types of problems to deal with 
A) differences in race 
B) difference in wealth 
C) one is communistic and the other is capitalistic 
D) each has had different types of problems to deal with D

Question 4

Explain the sociological perspective on values and value judgments.

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The sociological perspective on values a

Question 5

"The world is getting smaller." All over the world people are increasingly alike.How do you explain this?

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The phrase "the world is getting smaller

Question 6

In the case of the slave trade in pre-colonial America, ethnocentrism

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A) was the most important cause of it. 
B) fought against it. 
C) was used to justify it. 
D) had little or nothing to do with it. 
A) was the most important cause of it. 
B) fought against it. 
C) was used to justify it. 
D) had little or nothing to do with it.

Question 7

Can ethnocentrism be functional for a society? Explain why or why not.

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Ethnocentrism can be functional for a so

Question 8

Punishing those who violate society's rules

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A) shows where the limits of individuality are. 
B) demonstrates there are consequences for violating society's rules. 
C) reaffirms the rightness of the culture. 
D) all of these 
A) shows where the limits of individuality are. 
B) demonstrates there are consequences for violating society's rules. 
C) reaffirms the rightness of the culture. 
D) all of these

Question 9

What is a value, and how do people generally use or apply their values?

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A value is a belief or principle that is

Question 10

The author believes that ethnocentrism may be beneficial to society because it often contributes to

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A) social change. 
B) peace with other societies. 
C) social equality. 
D) social order and social solidarity. 
A) social change. 
B) peace with other societies. 
C) social equality. 
D) social order and social solidarity.

Question 11

What factor best accounts for the difference between the U.S.educational system and that of Great Britain?

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A) The U.S.system only accepts the most talented students. 
B) Universities in the U.S.are designed for the most elite students. 
C) The purpose of education in the U.S.is to equalize opportunity to some extent. 
D) all of these 
A) The U.S.system only accepts the most talented students. 
B) Universities in the U.S.are designed for the most elite students. 
C) The purpose of education in the U.S.is to equalize opportunity to some extent. 
D) all of these

Question 12

__________ are perceived as violators of society's rules, truths and values.

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A) Barbarians 
B) Deviants 
C) Men 
D) None of these. 
A) Barbarians 
B) Deviants 
C) Men 
D) None of these.

Question 13

According to the author, it is

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A) not possible to prove that one value is better than another. 
B) fairly easy to prove one value is better than another. 
C) unlikely that people will have value conflicts. 
D) not good for people to make value judgments. 
A) not possible to prove that one value is better than another. 
B) fairly easy to prove one value is better than another. 
C) unlikely that people will have value conflicts. 
D) not good for people to make value judgments.

Question 14

Freedom of speech is a typical American:

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A) value 
B) norm 
C) law 
D) All of these. 
A) value 
B) norm 
C) law 
D) All of these.

Question 15

Loyalty to a social organization seems to

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A) prevent ethnocentrism. 
B) encourage ethnocentrism. 
C) encourage social interaction with other groups. 
D) be unrelated to ethnocentrism. 
A) prevent ethnocentrism. 
B) encourage ethnocentrism. 
C) encourage social interaction with other groups. 
D) be unrelated to ethnocentrism.

Question 16

What is the effect of conflict on an organization, according to George Simmel?

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A) it encourages alternative ways of thinking among members 
B) it creates a desire to try and understand the opposition 
C) it silences internal dissent 
D) all of these 
A) it encourages alternative ways of thinking among members 
B) it creates a desire to try and understand the opposition 
C) it silences internal dissent 
D) all of these

Question 17

War tends to

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A) discourage ethnocentrism. 
B) encourage ethnocentrism. 
C) have little or no effect on ethnocentrism. 
D) be used to justify ethnocentrism. 
A) discourage ethnocentrism. 
B) encourage ethnocentrism. 
C) have little or no effect on ethnocentrism. 
D) be used to justify ethnocentrism.

Question 18

The process of socialization

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A) acts against ethnocentrism. 
B) is intended to promote hostility toward others. 
C) teaches ideas and values that the individual comes to believe are natural. 
D) is important for trying to discourage the development of ethnocentrism. 
A) acts against ethnocentrism. 
B) is intended to promote hostility toward others. 
C) teaches ideas and values that the individual comes to believe are natural. 
D) is important for trying to discourage the development of ethnocentrism.

Question 19

Discuss values in terms of whether they are necessarily provable or consistent.

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Values are not necessarily provable or c

Question 20

What is the relationship between ethnocentrism and oppression?

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A) ethnocentrism may be used to justify oppression 
B) oppression encourages ethnocentrism. 
C) ethnocentrism and oppression reinforce each other. 
D) all of these 
A) ethnocentrism may be used to justify oppression 
B) oppression encourages ethnocentrism. 
C) ethnocentrism and oppression reinforce each other. 
D) all of these

Why does ethnocentrism arise, according to the author? Discuss at least 3 causes.

Values are the

According to the author, what is the most significant source of the differences between China and the United States?

Explain the sociological perspective on values and value judgments.

"The world is getting smaller." All over the world people are increasingly alike.How do you explain this?

In the case of the slave trade in pre-colonial America, ethnocentrism

Can ethnocentrism be functional for a society? Explain why or why not.

Punishing those who violate society's rules

What is a value, and how do people generally use or apply their values?

The author believes that ethnocentrism may be beneficial to society because it often contributes to

What factor best accounts for the difference between the U.S.educational system and that of Great Britain?

__________ are perceived as violators of society's rules, truths and values.

According to the author, it is

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Loyalty to a social organization seems to

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War tends to

The process of socialization

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What is the relationship between ethnocentrism and oppression?

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Why does ethnocentrism arise, according to the author? Discuss at least 3 causes.

Values are the

According to the author, what is the most significant source of the differences between China and the United States?

Explain the sociological perspective on values and value judgments.

"The world is getting smaller." All over the world people are increasingly alike.How do you explain this?

In the case of the slave trade in pre-colonial America, ethnocentrism

Can ethnocentrism be functional for a society? Explain why or why not.

Punishing those who violate society's rules

What is a value, and how do people generally use or apply their values?

The author believes that ethnocentrism may be beneficial to society because it often contributes to

What factor best accounts for the difference between the U.S.educational system and that of Great Britain?

__________ are perceived as violators of society's rules, truths and values.

According to the author, it is

Freedom of speech is a typical American:

Loyalty to a social organization seems to

What is the effect of conflict on an organization, according to George Simmel?

War tends to

The process of socialization

Discuss values in terms of whether they are necessarily provable or consistent.

What is the relationship between ethnocentrism and oppression?

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