Ethnocentrism

Definition

Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture over others. It often involves judging other cultures by the standards and values of one's own culture.

Related terms

Culture: The sum total of ways of living built up by a group of human beings, which is transmitted from one generation to another.

Cultural relativism: The principle that an individual's beliefs and activities should be understood by others in terms of that individual's own culture, emphasizing an objective view without bias.

Xenophobia: An irrational fear or hatred of people from other countries or cultures, often tied to ethnocentric attitudes