(type 2) Essay about Global Diffusion

I think the Global diffusion give the advantage and disadvantage to this country.
# The advantage is Indonesia can copy the product of other country
such as KFC became "Sabana" fried chicken.
# The disadvantage is the profit is in the other country.
such as Mc Donald and KFC and Hoka Hoka Bento the only party who had profit is the country who has the brand.
So, do not be a person who close minded.

(type 2)Examples of Ethnocentrism

• The believe that our religion is better than somebody else's.
• Criticizing systems of living because they do not match ours. 
• Thinking that our tribe is better than other tribe.
•  An American making jokes about the Korean practice of eating dogs.
• A Westerner thinking that using chopsticks at every meal to eat is strange, silly, or a "stupid" way to eat.

(type 2) Parts of our material culture reflect cultural diffusion

• "Waroeng Steak" it's adopted from Restaurant Steak in other country.
• "Sabana" fried chicken it's adopted from Mc Donald and KFC.
• The car which made in Indonesia it's adopted from abroad even though the quality is far from the other.

(type 1)Essay about Cultural Lag

The people in Indonesia are so happy with the "Seven Eleven" which came from other country, they hang out with their friend in their place. But I think the society in Indonesia had a cultural lag, because in the other country in America which also had "Seven Eleven" in their place, that place are empty of visitors because the places are no longer become a place to hang out.
Indonesian is dorky.

(type 1) Examples of Cultural Shock

1. When someone from other region such as Java came to Jakarta he/she will shock of seeing the giant building, hearing rude language and how to socialize in Jakarta, because in his/her region came from the culture its so different in Jakarta.
2. When someone who graduated from "pesantren" goes to Bali or abroad he/she will surprised with the manner of the native people in there such as their dresses, their activity in dating etc.
3. Someone who came from Java to Medan, will surprised of how the "Batak" speaks to other in their territory.

(type 1)The Differences between Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism

Cultural relativism is understanding other cultures and their beliefs. For example what seems normal to one culture may seem offensive to another. ex: like china eats dogs and in America keeps them as pets. Ethnocentrism is the belief that your country is the best and your culture is the best and your right and other cultures are wrong.

Cultural relativism and ethnocentrism are the two flip sides of one coin where both of these rather philosophical notions are intertwined. Ethnocentrism landed as a concept amongst different nations earlier than cultural relativism which got to be devised to counter ethnocentrism. And, the most significant feature related to these notions and ideas is the fact that both of these come with specific sect of followers which can be specific individuals and specific nations as well.

Cultural Relativism

Cultural relativism is that notion that allows to see the different habits, traits and values of an individual in the relevance of his or her cultural values. All the nations come up with their specific sects of cultural and ethnic values and norms. And, all such cultural values differ from one ethnic group or nationality to the other. Cultural relativism grants that cushion where no culture gets to be termed as superior or inferior one. All the values, norms and traits get to be seen in the cultural relevance where it being understood that one value appropriate for one specific culture can be inappropriate for the other. So, this very notion does not propagate becoming judgmental or harsh towards any specific cultural value and norms.

Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism on the other hand is the extreme opposite of cultural relativism. The follower of this philosophy will happen not only to consider his or her culture the most supreme of all but that person will judge other cultures by comparing these to his or her specific culture. This notion falls in deep and sharp contrast to cultural relativism which focuses on the better and unbiased understanding of other cultures and the related values.

Cultural relativism is considered to be more constructive and positive conception as compared to ethnocentrism. It permits to see an individual’s habits, values and morals in the context of his or her cultural relevance not by comparing it to one’s own cultural values and by deeming these the most superior and greater of all.

 

1.Cultural relativism is the positive attitude or concept while ethnocentrism is the negative side.
2.Cultural relativism is showing a sense of understanding for different cultures and treating the uniqueness of these cultures with utmost respect.
3.Ethnocentrism is the belief that your culture is right or the best.

(Code 2) TASK

1. Through the development of American history, some concepts have dominated the American people's view. how many concepts are they mention ?

There are some aspects that dominated american people's view:

• Religion
• Economy
• Social
• Culture
• Politic

2. What do you know about pluralistic society ?

Pluralistic society

This is any society in which citizens can legally and publicly hold multiple competing ethical views and are allowed to choose for themselves what ethical beliefs if any they wish to hold. It is often mistaken for a society which tolerates different ethical beliefs or groups of people and holds that all are equal, which is correctly identified as moral relativism, a logically invalid position held by mush of the world today.

Pluralistic Society is a society comprised of people from numerous different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Although some integration and acculturation is only natural, a pluralistic society is one that acknowledges and allows for the cultural diversity of its citizens.

                       

Most Americans today accept it as an axiomatic truth that we live in a free society.  I often wonder, however, how many of us realize that a free society is by definition a pluralistic society.  A pluralistic society is one in which there are many different centers of authority, influence, and opinion, competing with one another, arguing with one another, trying by various means to expand their spheres of influence, and producing a great variety, richness, and animation.  In such a society there is no single voice, government, cultural, ethical, religious, or social.  There are many voices, each speaking from its point of view and striving to maintain itself in the general competition for belief and support.  In direct contrast stands the monistic ideal of society, experienced by many millions of persons in other lands, which does have only one voice, and which works by many means toward effecting a unanimity of opinion, belief, and sentiment on all the issues of this life.  That system bears the name totalitarian, and it is by now an obvious fact that these two are engaged in a gigantic rivalry to capture the imagination of the world.

Examples: 
1. The Amish in Pennsylvania - who travel by horse and buggy, use no electricity, and run their own schools, banks, and stores.
2. Native Americans who have their own government, religion, businesses, schools, and communities. Each individual Native American tribe is divided up into separate sub-cultures enriched with their own collective histories and traditions, language, social customs, and family of origins.