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Yi-Chen

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Define ethnocentrism and explain how it can be maladaptive.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Why is work such as applied anthropology important in our world today?
 
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Rilsmarie951

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Answer to Question 1

Ethnocentrism is judging other cultures by your own. It involves an attitude of cultural superiority and looking at other cultures from the point of view of one's own culture. It is often the source of racism.

Answer to Question 2

It helps us make better informed decisions, it opens up our eyes to new perspectives, and it improves the lives of people facing difficult changes.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
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