Ethnocentrism is the feeling that one’s group has a mode of living, values, and patterns of adaptation that are superior to those groups. It is coupled with a generalized contempt for members of other groups. Ethnocentrism may manifest itself in attitudes of superiority or sometimes hostility. Violence, discrimination, proselytizing, and verbal aggressiveness are other means whereby ethnocentrism may be expressed. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one’s own way of life or culture is …showed first 75 words of 663 total…

…showed last 75 words of 663 total…know, ethnocentrism is transferred from grandparents to their children. The way of living, their beliefs are some of them that remain constant to each family according to their grandparents. So the younger one are still continuing ethnocentrism as they have learned from the oldest one. Today some anthropologists suggest that ethnocentrism has beneficial consequences, particularly for groups that have traditionally oppressed and powerless. Ethnocentrism is viewed as a basis for social cohesion and group pride.