CULTURAL CONFLICT

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    Cultural conflict is a conflict between one culture and another that can cause a problem or conflict. Cultural conflicts not only cost material but also killed hundreds of people.

A. The Cause of Cultural Conflict

Cultural conflict occurs as a result of ethnocentrism, misinterpretation, and stereotypes. Ethnocentrism often entails the a belief that one's own race or ethnic group is the most important or that some or all aspects of its culture are superior to those of other groups. Within this ideology, individuals will judge other groupsin relation to their own particular ethnic group or culture,especially with concern to language, behavior, customs, and religion.

Misinterpretation happens because people fail to interpret verbal and non-verbal communication correctly. As we know that non-verbal language is more difficult than verbal language because one culture to another has a different sign and meaning system. Stereotypes are generalizations of people groups based on past experiences, which are deep-rooted in the psyche of the people. These stereotypes develop from jokes, textbooks, movies, and television. Stereotypical beliefs prevent us from seeing people as an individual with unique characteristics.

B. Dealing with Cultural Conflict

All kinds of cultural conflicts as the result of ethnocentrism, misinterpretation, and stereotypes can be prevented by increasing awareness of our own attitudes and sensitivity to cross-cultural differences. There are some ways to deal with cultural conflict: - If we are subjected to upsetting or offensive behavior, or if we witness such a thing happening to someone else, clearly, firmly, and simply state that the behavior is upsetting.

- If the behavior is offensive, but not threatening or aggressive,

whether the person apologizes or says nothing, let it go the

first time.

- If the behavior is threatening or aggressive, or if the

offensive behavior recurs, tell someone and follow the

guidelines.

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