Cultural solidarity
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This document discusses concepts related to cultural solidarity in plural societies composed of different ethnic and cultural groups. It notes that while conflict can arise from a lack of respect or tolerance for other groups' worldviews, cultural solidarity is best expressed through intercultural trust, empathy, respect and understanding. The document then examines concepts like ethnocentrism, xenocentrism, and cultural relativism in judging other cultures, as well as the effects of prejudice, scapegoating, authoritarian personalities, cultural values, and conflict theory on cultural relations.
Cultural solidarity
- 3. Many communities today are composed of divergent cultural traditions and ethnic groups origins. Conflict often result, however, because groups do not respect or tolerate each others’ world view and fail to reconcile their differences through a creative non-violent strategies.
- 4. Cultural Solidarity is best expressed in the spirit of intercultural trust, empathy, respect and understanding in plural societies where different culture learn to love together in peace.
- 7. Ethnocentrism It is the practice of judging another culture using the standards of one’s own .
- 8. 3 Things about a different culture that you didn’t know before 1.Ethiopia uses a calendar that is about seven years behind the Gregorian calendar. September 12 marks the start of the New Year for the African country , so their new millennium began on what we consider Sept. 12, 2007. 2.Cut fingers in Indonesia: are usually eccentric followed by a tribe called “Danny” in Indonesia, as they force women to cut off parts of their fingers when a family member died. In order to make them feel the same emotional pain that they feel it! 3.In some Indian tribes the man at the maintenance of beards greeting each other an expression of mutual respect!
- 10. Xenocentrism Is the idea that what is foreign is best and that one’s lifestyles, products or ideas are inferior to that of others.
- 12. Cultural RelativismThis is the process of judging culture by its own standards. It is a comparative approach that derives from an understanding and appreciation of cultures different from ours.
- 14. This occurs when people encounter a culture whose patterns of behavior are diverse from their own. They might get disoriented or disorganized, a situation brought about by unfamiliarity.
- 16. Ethnicity
- 17. Ethnicity Negative Effects of 1. Divides humanity, fuels anger and provokes animosity. 2. Sets human beings apart because of their cultural color and social heritage 3. Establishes racial or ethnic minority . Minorities share a distinctive a quality (race, sex, gender, physical; disability quality , etc. and are subordinated.
- 18. Prejudice It refers to a rigid and irrational generalization about an entire category.
- 21. A scapegoat is a person with little power who is unfairly blamed for the trouble of others. SCAPEGOAT THEORY
- 22. Authoritarian Personality TheoryIt states that extreme prejudice forms a personality trait. A person who is intolerant of one of the minority is usually intolerant to all.
- 24. Cultural Theory It states that a certain measure of prejudice is embedded in cultural values. This is al so the feeling of social superiority to their race.
- 26. Conflict Theory It uses the ideology of prejudice to justify the oppression of the minority.