(UFU 2018) - Question Medium of Sociology

Currently, technologies play a significant role in people's lives and influence how individuals interact with each other, impacting human coexistence and social isolation. Considering this context, which alternative below best represents one of the consequences of communication technologies on social interaction, human coexistence, and isolation in contemporary society?

Social inequality is a phenomenon that manifests itself in various dimensions of life in society, including unequal access to resources, opportunities, and rights. In the Brazilian context, analysts often identify inequality as one of the main challenges for the consolidation of a fairer and more equitable society. According to IBGE data, in 2020, the average monthly income of the top 10% was about 20 times higher than the income of the bottom 40%. Based on this scenario and knowledge about social stratification and inequality, evaluate the following statements:

In the current context, there is a great cultural diversity that coexists in our society, however, often some individuals tend to judge other cultures, customs, and practices based on their own values and cultural standards, which is known as ethnocentrism. Considering this theme and the pursuit of building a more tolerant and egalitarian society, answer: 1) What is ethnocentrism and how can it contribute to the emergence and perpetuation of racism? 2) What are the possible negative impacts of ethnocentrism in contemporary society? 3) Discuss the importance of awareness and coexistence with cultural diversity in addressing ethnocentrism and racism.