An African-American man is being seen by a dietitian. The dietitian assumes that he likes to eat, and that he only consumes foods that are associated with Southern cooking-fried chicken, collard greens, black-eyed peas, biscuits, etc. What perspective is the dietitian using?

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The dietitian is using ethnocentrism, as they are making assumptions based on stereotypes about African-American culture rather than recognizing individual diversity.

An African-American Man Is Being Seen by a Dietitian