Definition: Judging other cultures based upon one's own culture; believing that one's own culture is superior to the culture of others.
Again, as a part of my class I am taking, we talked about ethnocentrism. I have heard this term a lot, but started looking at it in a new light when I started thinking about birth culture. Here's a few quotes I came across when I started looking for how other women talk to each other when discussing epidurals.
Again, as a part of my class I am taking, we talked about ethnocentrism. I have heard this term a lot, but started looking at it in a new light when I started thinking about birth culture. Here's a few quotes I came across when I started looking for how other women talk to each other when discussing epidurals.
“You Cannot Have A Baby Without An Epidural…”
“Why Is Natural Birth So Important To You. Wouldn’t You Prefer A Healthy Baby…?”
“Well, OK, if that’s what you want. But why cook over an open fire
when you could just use the microwave?” – OB to mother who said she did not want an epidural.
when you could just use the microwave?” – OB to mother who said she did not want an epidural.
“If you hadn’t been so stubborn and had just had an epidural, you wouldn’t have needed a cesarean.”
"You wouldn't dream of getting dental work done w/o pain relief...why not get an EPI?"
"You aren't seen as a hero in my eyes if you do it natural, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the process!"
And on the flip side....
"Who wants to give birth to a drugged baby if it's not necessary??"
"epidurals are for wimps"
"Epi's are taking a risk..anytime you bring in any interventions you are taking a sometimes unnecessary risk."
"I love when people who havent even had a kid make judgement to people based off of their "research""
“Let’s Give You The Pitocin Before The Epidural. I’m Not Convinced You’re Really Feeling This Yet.”
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The question is....are we just being ethnocentric or are we just right? And if we are right, what is the best way of presenting how we feel in a way that won't undermine how another person thinks or feels?
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