Explain Cultural Relativism Within the Context of the Early 20th

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Essay

Explain cultural relativism within the context of the early 20th century. How did this concept differ from the 19th century perception of culture?

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Definitions:

Polygyny

A form of marriage in which a man is allowed to have more than one wife simultaneously.

Polyandry

A type of matrimony where a woman is simultaneously married to multiple men.

Biological Family

The family into which a person is born, consisting of direct blood relatives.

Family of Orientation

The family into which a person is born or raised, often consisting of parents and siblings, shaping their early socialization and values.