Article: Written Assignment on "The Body Rituals of the Nacirema" By Horace Miner
Youtube video : sociology ethnocentrisim and cultural relativism
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1. How does this article "The Body rituals of the Nacirema" demonstrate ethnocentrism? (be sure to review the definitions and explanations of ethnocentrism versus cultural relativism in the text and the youtube clip that is provided). When you first read the article, how did YOU view the culture?- through an ethnocentric lens or a culturally relavistist lens? Explain. This is an important question!!
2. In what ways does a degree of ethnocentrism contribute to the positive functioning of American culture? What problems can result from excessive ethnocentrism?