Parochialism

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Parochialism (alternatively known as cultural narrow-mindedness or, simply, narrow-mindedness) is a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish. The words, parish and parochialism, share the same root.


Definition

According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),

Parochialism. Viewing the world solely through your own perspectives, leading to an inability to recognize differences between people.

According to the HRBoK Guide,

Parochialism. Narrow interest or view. A view of the world that does not consider other ways of living and working.

Cultural worldview

Main wikipage: Cultural worldview

Cultural intelligence is one's cultural awareness and sensitivity skills. Parochialism, cultural apathy, and global mindset are the extremes of the worldview.

Derivatives

Parochial beliefs refer to views of those who exercise parochialism. The derivatives from these beliefs and ingroup favorism are:

Opposites

Global mindset is the opposite to parochialism. Its derivatives are: