Discussion- Constitute into groups of Fives

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Discussion- Constitute into groups of Fives

• Horace Miner. The Body Ritual
• Discuss and list the various aspects of the
  Nacirema culture that you find unique. Why do
  you find them unique?
• Against each item you have listed, compare it to
  you own culture.
• Do the two differ or are somewhat similar? How
  so?
• What is the one word that would best describe the
  Nacirema culture?

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• Ethnocentrism - using our own culture to judge
  others.
• Cultural Relativism -- appreciating other
  peoples way of life (culture) without judging
  them as superior or inferior to your own.