ANTHRO121 Ethnocentrism Discussion - How would you balance cultural

ANTHRO 121 LAVC Ethnocentrism Discussion

Your first homework assignment for the semester is question #3.  This question is not based solely on your opinion but instead your understanding of the chapter.  Please refer to pages 12-14 of the fourth edition.

How would you balance cultural relativism and universal human rights?  Do you think you could remain neutral in your judgement of all the behaviors you might see in a small-scale society?

ASSIGNMENT 2

Discussion - Ethnocentrism

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Prompt

In chapter one the terms ethnocentrism and cultural relativism are defined with regard to the concept of Religion.

What is the difference between the two terms?

Which term is more favorable to our study of Religion?

Do you think most people are more subjective or objective when it comes to their religion?