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Cultural Vocabulary
Terms used in the study of Culture
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| basic human rights | Basic rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled to . |
| cultural diversity | Many types of culture. |
| culture | The way of life of a group of people. |
| ethnocentrisim | Belief that your culture is the best, better than all others. |
| geographic isolation | Being separated from others by geographic features (water, mountains, etc.) |
| persecution | Denying an individual or group of people basic rights. |
| prejudice | Forming an opinion that is not based on facts. |
| tolerance | Accepting that people have different cultural beliefs. |