Author(s)

Wan Yongkun

Corresponding Author

Wan Yongkun

Abstract

Ethnocentrism is a commonly used word in circles where ethnicity, inter-ethnic relations, and similar social issues are of concern. This paper initially examines main types and bad aftereffects of ethnocentrism, and shows that ethnocentrism is that all people impose the assumptions and perspective of our own culture upon all other situations that we counter, which can dangerously mislead to a few bad aftereffects. The possible overcoming of ethnocentrism is also suggested by the substitution of cultural relativism, multiculturalism (or polycentrism), and xenocentrism.

Keywords

Ethnocentrism, Common human failing, Relativism, Multiculturalism, Xenocentrism