Why Do Relativists Reject the Promotion and Enforcement of Human

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why do relativists reject the promotion and enforcement of human rights by the global community?

• A)because it comes at the expense of national interests
• B)because it is seen as a form of moral imperialism
• C)because it is an unwarranted intrusion into the affairs of others
• D)because it infringes upon the principle of state sovereignty

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