Margie was learning about the Maasai tribe in Africa from her teacher.Her teacher was telling the class about the circumcision rituals that boys undergo at about the age of 10 when they are ready to become warriors.At this time,the boys paint their faces white and dress in black.Margie commented that this sounded like a very odd ritual and that she could not understand why anyone would want to be a part of this tribe.What was Margie exhibiting?

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Margie's comment suggests that she views the Maasai tribe's ritual as strange and abnormal, indicating that she is viewing their culture from the perspective of her own cultural norms and values. This is known as ethnocentrism, which involves judging other cultures based on the standards of one's own culture.

Margie Was Learning About the Maasai Tribe in Africa from Her