Cultural Bias Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a fear or dislike of certain sounds or speech patterns, often related to accents or dialects

  • Glottophobia is a serious issue that can lead to discrimination based on someone's accent or way of speaking.
  • I can't believe there are still people out there who engage in glottophobia.
  • Glottophobia is just plain ignorant and unacceptable.
  • Let's work together to eradicate glottophobia from our society.

noun evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture

  • Ethnocentrism can lead to discrimination and prejudice towards people from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Some people are so ethnocentric that they believe their culture is superior to all others.
  • Ethnocentrism is just another way of saying close-mindedness.
  • Ethnocentrism is like wearing blinders that prevent you from seeing the diversity and beauty of other cultures.