ldquo Temporocentrism rdquo is the belief that one rsquo s own time is more important than the past...........

Sociology Preliminary Sciology of Culture

“Temporocentrism” is the belief that one’s own time is more important than the past or present; it is the temporal equivalent of ethnocentrism. Who has given this concept

Bierstedt

Kluckhohn

Redfield

Herskovits

Explanation:

- Temporocentrism is the belief that one’s own time period is more significant than other times, much like ethnocentrism refers to viewing one's own culture as central.

- The term "temporocentrism" was introduced by Robert Bierstedt.

- Option 1: Bierstedt – He coined the concept of temporocentrism.

- Option 2: Kluckhohn – Known for value orientations theory, major work in anthropology, not associated with temporocentrism.

- Option 3: Redfield – Anthropologist who focused on folk-urban continuum, not relevant to temporocentrism.

- Option 4: Herskovits – Known for cultural relativism, no direct link to temporocentrism.

- Correct answer: Option 1 – Bierstedt.