How Does Ethnnocentricity Cause Conflict?

The general meaning of ethnocentricity is to judge a person by his or her personal background and or culture. Stereotyping is a synonym. When the British came to Australia and met the Aboriginals, both cultures started to observe and study the other culture. Both cultures thought the other group was weird. They were not used to meeting people from very different areas and backgrounds. The British thought they were much superior and advanced compared to the Aboriginals. The Aboriginals were baffled by their new technology, places they created to live in(houses. Alot of conflict can be made if one single man or woman makes a mistake. The other group would take it as an example as what his/her group behaves like. The british might have easily and willingly took over the aboriginals' home because they thought they were animals. They didn't think they them as humans with rights. Since parents want their children to be safe, they might warn them of the other group and what they do. This might go on for several generations which then creates a mental and even physical conflict between the two.