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