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In reply to the discussion: Malia Obama Is a New Menswear Icon [View all]Celerity
(54,458 posts)22. I am assuming she is using it in a sociological way, and in that context, it is really problematic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoculturalism
Monoculturalism is the policy or process of supporting, advocating, or allowing the expression of the culture of a single social or ethnic group. It generally stems from beliefs within the dominant group that their cultural practices are superior to those of minority groups[2] and is similar to the concept of ethnocentrism, which involves judging another culture based on the values and standards of one's own culture. It may also involve the process of assimilation whereby other ethnic groups are expected to adopt the culture and practices of the dominant ethnic group. Monoculturalism, in the context of cultural diversity, is the opposite of multiculturalism.
Rather than the suppression of different ethnic groups within a given society, sometimes monoculturalism manifests as the active preservation of a country's national culture via the exclusion of external influences. Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are examples of this form of monoculturalism. However it may also be the result of less intentional factors such as geographic isolation, historical racial homogeneity, or political isolation. For instance, some European countries such as Italy, Portugal, Poland and the Northern European countries are still effectively monocultural because of the shared ethnicity and culture of the people, along with low immigration rates.
Ethnocentric monoculturalism
Monoculturalism is closely associated with ethnocentrism. Ethnocentrism is the practice of framing one's way of life as natural and valid, and applying that belief system to interpret the characteristics of other cultures.
Monoculturalism is the policy or process of supporting, advocating, or allowing the expression of the culture of a single social or ethnic group. It generally stems from beliefs within the dominant group that their cultural practices are superior to those of minority groups[2] and is similar to the concept of ethnocentrism, which involves judging another culture based on the values and standards of one's own culture. It may also involve the process of assimilation whereby other ethnic groups are expected to adopt the culture and practices of the dominant ethnic group. Monoculturalism, in the context of cultural diversity, is the opposite of multiculturalism.
Rather than the suppression of different ethnic groups within a given society, sometimes monoculturalism manifests as the active preservation of a country's national culture via the exclusion of external influences. Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are examples of this form of monoculturalism. However it may also be the result of less intentional factors such as geographic isolation, historical racial homogeneity, or political isolation. For instance, some European countries such as Italy, Portugal, Poland and the Northern European countries are still effectively monocultural because of the shared ethnicity and culture of the people, along with low immigration rates.
Ethnocentric monoculturalism
Monoculturalism is closely associated with ethnocentrism. Ethnocentrism is the practice of framing one's way of life as natural and valid, and applying that belief system to interpret the characteristics of other cultures.
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No, and what's funny is, his daughters GOT HIM TO QUIT is what I read someplace.
a kennedy
Oct 2023
#6
My mother didn't intend to quit, but after a nasty case of flu, she found she couldn't stand it, so
tblue37
Oct 2023
#83
I am assuming she is using it in a sociological way, and in that context, it is really problematic
Celerity
Oct 2023
#22
I sat on the Board of an indigent drug and alcohol detox & rehab facility . . .
Journeyman
Oct 2023
#42
Been 37 years for me. Even today, if I'm near someone smoking, I'm either repulsed or enticed . . .
Journeyman
Oct 2023
#54
That's understandable. I wonder what the percentage of quitters in their 30s is
JanMichael
Oct 2023
#46
Like her mother, this very tall slender young woman can throw on anything & make it look good. And...
Hekate
Oct 2023
#43
I know -- I've always been struck by how much Malia looks like her father & his side of the family
Hekate
Oct 2023
#76
Or how about sitting on Daddys lap or how about Daddy saying if she wasn't my daughter I'd date her
GuppyGal
Oct 2023
#56
I loved wearing trousers like that when I was young, men's suit vests and sometimes
betsuni
Oct 2023
#69