A Strong Defense of Distinctive "Cultural Values" Against the Discourse

question 10

Multiple Choice

A strong defense of distinctive "cultural values" against the discourse of human rights may under some conditions be

• A) A political tactic to resist international criticism of internal repression.
• B) An inconsistent approach to elements of westernization.
• C) A way of using "culture" as a scapegoat for the unwillingness of a government to extend rights for noncultural reasons.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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Disbursements Float

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