The Idea That All Cultural Views Are Equally Valid and That

question 37

Multiple Choice

The idea that all cultural views are equally valid and that it is ethnocentric to think otherwise is called

• A) the semiotic subject fallacy.
• B) the deconstructionist dodge.
• C) cultural relativism.
• D) semiotic pluralism.

Understand the mechanisms of mate choice and the influence of female preferences on male traits.

Recognize the concept of cryptic female choice and its role in post-mating sexual selection.

Grasp the significance of male-male competition and its various forms in determining reproductive success.

Understand the principles of parental investment and its impact on sexual selection.

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Definitions:

Capitalism

An economic system where private individuals own capital goods, investments, and means of production, with the goal of making profits.

Market Economy

An economic system where supply and demand from consumers drive the production of goods and services, with minimal government intervention.

Supply And Demand

Basic economic concept that describes the balance between the availability of a product or service and the desire (demand) for it.

Free Enterprise System

An economic system where private businesses operate in competition, largely free of state control, with limited government intervention.