American History

Ethnocentrism is considered as one of the most sensitive topics when it comes to analyzing and identifying cultural and racial differences of people. According to the book entitled  Sociology in our times,  which is written by Diana Elizabeth Kendall, ethnocentrism is defined as   the practice of judging all other cultures by ones own culture  (Kendall 94). More so, ethnocentrism is solely driven by the notion that ones personal way of life or culture is superior compared to that of the others. As a well renowned sociologist and author of numerous books, Kendall states that racial and ethnic minorities are regarded as the target of ethnocentric practices.

In this regard, the paper would primarily discuss the role of ethnocentrism in the early settlement of British people in North America and in the overall development of United States, as a powerful and wealthy country. More so, this would analyze the role that ethnocentrism plays in the area of politics, reform movements, expansion, daily life and economics for all people, regardless of gender and race.

British Settlement in North America
The settlement of early British people in North America has been very tragic and sorrowful. Despite of the persuasive campaign of England to establish a British colony in the Northern part of America, they still failed in achieving this goal. Given that during the early centuries England is regarded as a well dominant empire, the Americans have been really determined to face their opponents and those people who have plans of exploiting their land and harming their culture.