SOCI 3430 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Cultural Relativism, Melting Pot, Clitoridectomy
16 Mar 2016
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A belief that a society of many cultures (coexistence of many cultuers) is possible as a basis for living together with differences . 4 ideal-typical scenarios for living together: (1) differences are rejected or, (2) differences are tolerated or, (3) differences are taken into account or, (4) differences are taken seriously or. If everyone is the same, then no one should be excluded or afforded special treatment. Members of minorities are treated as equals and when necessary, their differences are taken into account. A society of multiple cultures is only possible if people"s cultural differences are taken seriously. Multiculturalism encourages the maintenance of the ethnic and cultural identities. Opposite of ethnocentrism: when we judge other people"s standards and actions, we judge by our own standards which are influenced by our culture and ethnic views. An example of a comic strip; everything covered but her eyes vs. everything uncovered by her eyes.
