Question

Read and consider the following definition of sociocentrism:

Sociocentrism: the assumption that one’s own social group is inherently and self-evidently superior to all others; social conventions, beliefs, taboos seen as “the only correct way to think and live” (Paul & Elder, 2008)

In the space provided below, explain how you can connect to this concept and provide a specific example.

Answer 1

Sociocentrism is an assumption that an individual's group is superior to all others. This concept has both pros and cons to it. The advantages of having that attitude are that a person will work hard to maintain the stature. Having a top stature is hard to maintain, therefore, the members of the group work hard towards it. Example: Person X believed that his team is better than others because they are in the top chart. This made person X work more effectively and also ensure that all his team members are maintaining a sound body. On the other hand, having a sociocentrism attitude will make the members of the group discriminate the other group members. For instance, a Hindu believing that his religion is the only true and superior religion. Therefore, he discriminates people from other religion and despises them whenever they are around.