The speaker suggests in “The Value of Travel” that ethnocentrism is a mindset that we should all rid ourselves of, and traveling helps us to do this. It allows you to become tolerant of other cultures and their differences. He notes that this experience will allow individuals to let go of misconceptions and preconceive notions of others, their beliefs, and way of life. In addition, not only should we be more tolerant and sensitive to cultural differences, but embrace them. In fact, being well-traveled allows us to gain a better understanding, which in turn helps us to be more accepting of others. He expressed that like us they have dreams, hope, and pride; something that is quite relatable and not limited to a particular culture. Even so, this video correlates to the chapter based on ethnocentrism in that the speaker refers to different cultures and how similar situations may affect individuals differently based on their cultural background and beliefs. For example, some cultures prohibit prostitution to deal with societal issues whereas in other cultures it is not only illegal but frowned upon based on moral beliefs and values. I have always been accepting of others irrespective of their cultural differences, however, after listening to the speaker, I recollected on times that I may have judged others based on their strange cultural habits, simply because I did not understand them or perhaps I was too afraid to. This video will help me to be more conscientious, compassionate and tolerant of others and to become more open
The speaker suggests in “The Value of Travel” that ethnocentrism is a mindset that we should all rid ourselves of, and traveling helps us to do this. It allows you to become tolerant of other cultures and their differences. He notes that this experience will allow individuals to let go of misconceptions and preconceive notions of others, their beliefs, and way of life. In addition, not only should we be more tolerant and sensitive to cultural differences, but embrace them. In fact, being well-traveled allows us to gain a better understanding, which in turn helps us to be more accepting of others. He expressed that like us they have dreams, hope, and pride; something that is quite relatable and not limited to a particular culture. Even so, this video correlates to the chapter based on ethnocentrism in that the speaker refers to different cultures and how similar situations may affect individuals differently based on their cultural background and beliefs. For example, some cultures prohibit prostitution to deal with societal issues whereas in other cultures it is not only illegal but frowned upon based on moral beliefs and values. I have always been accepting of others irrespective of their cultural differences, however, after listening to the speaker, I recollected on times that I may have judged others based on their strange cultural habits, simply because I did not understand them or perhaps I was too afraid to. This video will help me to be more conscientious, compassionate and tolerant of others and to become more open