From the Perspective of Cultural Relativism, in Order to Understand

question 48

Multiple Choice

From the perspective of cultural relativism, in order to understand a particular cultural practice, we must know

• A) how much harm it does.
• B) whether or not it is practiced by the majority of people in a society.
• C) the cultural values that it is based on.
• D) how it compares to the practices of our own culture.

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Definitions:

Socioeconomic Backgrounds

The social and economic circumstances of a person's life, considering factors like income, education, and occupation.

Decline

A decrease or reduction in quality, quantity, or importance.

Prevents

Acts as a barrier or a hindrance to something happening or proceeding.

Unmarried Teenage Mothers

Adolescent females who become mothers without being legally married, facing unique social, economic, and health challenges.