The link between ethnocentrism and beauty arises

1. The link between ethnocentrism and beauty arises from “what is seen as beautiful in one culture may look hideous to people from another culture.” Give an example.

2. Why do South Asian and Chinese women often avoid sunlight? (You can see them carrying umbrellas when it is sunny even in the U.S.)

3. Muslim women wear scarves, veils, and the burqa (burka) as nonverbal symbols of womanhood, identity, and more importantly, as a manifestation of their religious beliefs. Knowing this, what do you think of France’s action of banning Muslim headscarves from classrooms, and Canada’s attempt to deny public services—including health care and education—to Muslim women who wear the niqab?(Remember, the niquab is a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear. The burqua is a one-piece veil that covers the face and body, often leaving just a mesh screen to see through.)

4. Describe one non-Western nonverbal greeting pattern.

5. Can you name 3 cultures where people avoid eye contact as a sign of respect?