Portfolio Exercise #7

Ethnocentrism Assignment – Exercise #7 EXTRA    ++

1.      Read about Ethnocentrism on Edmodo (Week #6)

Definition of Ethnocentrism: belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.

2.      List three examples of ethnocentrism from history

-       Redskins in USA

-       Indian Nationalism.

-       Japan centrism.

3.      What country is known for being ethnocentric today?

-       Iran.

-       China.

-       USA.

4.      What is the famous quote from Shylock which reminds all of us of our humanity?

If you prick us, do we not bleed. If you tickle us, do we not laugh. If poison us, do we not die. And if you wrong us, shall we not seek revenge?

5.      Look at the two maps of ethnocentric Americans and ethnocentric Indians.