Parochialism
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.
Cultural intelligence
- Main wikipage: Cultural intelligence
Cultural intelligence is one's cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
Derivatives
- Parochial beliefs refer to views of those who exercise parochialism. The derivatives from these beliefs are:
The opposites
- Cultural open-mindedness is the opposite to parochialism. Its derivatives are:
