chapter 7 vocab

Ethnography: the study and systematic recording of human culturesalsoa descriptive work produced from such research

culturegrams: is a company that stays up to date on the world's cultures and holidays

ethnocentricism: the feeling that one's group has a mode of living, values, and patterns of adaptation that are superior to those of other groups. It is coupled with a generalized contempt for members of other groups. Ethnocentrism may manifest itself in attitudes of superiority or sometimes hostility. Violence, discrimination, proselytizing, and verbal aggressiveness are other means whereby ethnocentrism may be expressed.