6. CULTURAL VARIATION
Cultural Variation refers to the rich diversity in social patterns that different human group exhibit
around the world. Music, dance, languages, cuisine, and art are different from one culture to
another.
8. Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism is the regard that one’s own culture and society is the center of everything and
seen as the most efficient and superior among the cultures in the world.
9. Culture Shock
is the feeling of disoriented, uncertain, out of place or even fearful when immersed in an
unfamiliar culture.
10. Xenocentrism
xenocentrism is the opposite of ethnocentrism, the belief that one’s culture is inferior compared
to others. People are highly influenced by the culture or many culture outside the realm of their
society. This could be one of the effects of globalization. Exposure to cultural practices of others
may make one individual or group of individuals to give preference to the ideas, lifestyle and
products of of other culture.
11. Cultural Relativism
is the practice by assessing a culture by its own standards rather that viewing it through the lens
of one’s own culture. It is the practice that one must understood in the context of their locality.
12. Advantages of Cultural Relativism:
It promotes cooperation. Embracing the differences of the different society can create
cooperation because it allows a stronger bond with one another in the society.
Respect and Equality is encouraged. People from different culture with different ideas that share
their own perspectives and experiences in the society can promote respect and equality.
13. It preserves human cultures. Respect with the diverse set of traditions, ideas and practices would
help preserve the culture.
Cultural relativism creates a society without judgement. Worrying and practicing your own culture
prevent disagreement & judgement in the society.
