Question

Margie was learning about the Maasai tribe in Africa from her teacher. Her teacher was telling the class about the circumcision rituals that boys undergo at about the age of 10 when they are ready to become warriors. At this time, the boys paint their faces white and dress in black. Margie commented that this sounded like a very odd ritual and that she could not understand why anyone would want to be a part of this tribe. What was Margie exhibiting? A. multiculturalismB. cultural relativismC. cultural devaluingD. ethnocentrism

Answer 1

Answer: Option (D)

Explanation:

Ethnocentrism is considered as one of the major factor in divisions among the members of the several different races, ethnicities, and the religious groups. Ethnocentric people tend to believe that they are way better than the other person or group for the reasons that are based completely on the heritage.  Ethnocentrism is referred to as or known as the process of judging person which is based on standards and values of his/her own culture.