Why is it important to know the difference between ethnocentrism and cultural relativism?

Answer 1

Cultural relativism is the opposite of ethnocentrism; which states that no culture should be judged based on the standards of another.

Answer 2

Cultural Relativism: The belief that the value systems of different cultures cannot be measured by the value systems of a different culture.

Ethnocentrism: The belief that one ethnic group or nation (usually the one of the speaker) is superior to others and that its values and actions are superior.