This essay discusses the application of the concepts ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. Ethnocentrism is defined as “the tendency to apply one’s own cultural values in judging the behavior and beliefs of people raised in other cultures” (Kottack 44). An opposite concept is cultural relativism which means that a “particular culture should not be judged by the standards of another” (Kottack 44). I have a particular experience involving food practices which I am evaluating using these two concepts.
Description of the experience
A few years back, I accompanied a friend in a visit to the mountains of the Southeast Asia. We were asked to stay for lunch ...
