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When observing people from other cultures,many of us use our own culture as the yardstick by which we judge their behavior.Sociologists refer to this approach as ethnocentrism and it is based on the assumption that one's own way of life is superior to all others.


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Structural Functionalism

An outlook within sociology that portrays society as an intricate network of components functioning collectively to foster cohesion and steadiness.

Critique

A detailed analysis and assessment of something for the purpose of understanding its nature, determining its limitations, and suggesting possible improvements.

Erving Goffman

A sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the study of social interactions, especially in everyday situations.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological theory that focuses on the interactions among individuals based on mutually understood symbols, emphasizing the subjective meanings of human acts.

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