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Ethnocentrism:

Ethnocentrism:. Social Studies 9. What is Ethnocentrism?. Ethnocentrism is:. “the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture…” (Dictionary.com) “having or based on the idea that your own group or culture is better or more important than others…”

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Ethnocentrism:

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  1. Ethnocentrism: Social Studies 9

  2. What is Ethnocentrism?

  3. Ethnocentrism is: • “the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture…” (Dictionary.com) • “having or based on the idea that your own group or culture is better or more important than others…” (Merriam-Webster.com) • First known use of Ethnocentrism: the 1900’s (Merriam-Webster.com)

  4. Examples of Ethnocentrism?

  5. Discovering Ethnocentrism: taking a closer look • Small Groups – 3-4 students • Each group will need one book • Each group will need a handout and a writing utensil (pen or pencil)

  6. What to look for: • Whose story is the book telling? • Whose narrative isn’t being told? • What point of view is reflected in the story? • Is this book ethnocentric? – Why or why not?

  7. Discuss • What did we find?

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