When Cultures Come into Contact with Each Other

question 9

Multiple Choice

When cultures come into contact with each other:

• A)A shared understanding of difference results only in worldly appreciation
• B)Parochial movements such as the ethnocentric 'One Nation' always result
• C)Global in-mixing results in the world becoming a single homogeneous entity
• D)Commonsense notions of culture tied exclusively to ethnicity become problematised

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Definitions:

Value

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something, often influenced by social norms and individual perceptions.

Less Valuable

Considered to have lower worth or importance in comparison to something else.

George Homans

An American sociologist known for his work in developing social exchange theory, which posits that the exchange of goods, services, and social values plays a key role in the formation of social relationships.

Success-Stimulus

The principle that success in a certain activity or field encourages continued action and effort in that or similar activities.