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Ethnocentrism
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the tendency to evaluate and judge other cultures or groups based on the standards and values of one's own, often resulting in a belief in the superiority of one's own culture or group
Examples
Ethnocentrism can manifest in individuals who believe that their cultural practices are superior to those of other groups.
Colonial powers historically demonstrated ethnocentrism by imposing their cultural norms and values on the societies they colonized.
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