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Fishbowl Discussion Assignment on ethnocentrism & xenocentrism Summary of the reading including the main points made 1. Cultures have been built on the essence of survival, beliefs, and values 2. Different cultures can range from simplicity to complexity, thus being brought to a new country with a culture entirely different fro one’s own can bring culture shock and a feeling of uncertainty, withdrawl, and a sense of not belonging. 3. Societies are the representation of the social structures and the intricate organization of people who share beliefs and practices. How does the reading relate to a social concept, theory or current event of your choosing? Explain. Current event Throughout the entirety of mankind, many cultures have risen giving us the opportunity to experience difference between them and how society works: such as the norms and customs. An example of a current event of this would be students who study abroad at different countries. Along with the anxiety and excitement of coming to a new, unfamiliar place, it also brings in the feelings of uncertainty and not knowing the unknown. In general, when entering a new country combined with a new language, social status, society norms, and customs can bring a person into a state of cultural shock. Students can mostly be overwhelmed and experience cultural shock by how totally different their environment may be from where they were before. When returning home most students show less ethnocentrism towards cultures other than their own and feel a sense of respect and love towards the other country which they visited. They learn to use cultural relativism, and embrace th new culture they are apart of. Some student on the other hand tend to express feelings of xenocentrism to their home land when returning from studying abroad. *Terms: cultural shock ~Example: student being exposed to a new unfamiliar country with its’ culture may cause him/her to be overwhelmed, but usually goes away with time. *Terms: ethnocentrism ~Example: when one feels as if another country is inferior to his/her own. *Terms: xenocentrism ~Example: one who feels as if another country is superior to their own, whether it be the culture, laws, etc... *Terms: cultural relativism ~Example: embracing a culture by being a part of it, which allows one to further understand the country’s culture and natives.

Are there any other themes or valuable information that can better help understand the reading? If yes, elaborate. N/A What 2 questions do you have for your classmates based on the readings? 1. How can cultural relativism be used by both a foreigner and native to a land? Can ethnocentrism lessen on both sides?

SGY2000 2. What Can a student do to anticipate cultural shock and be more prepared when entering a new country wth a different culture?...