How, According to Appiah, Might Some Cultures Use Human Rights

question 83

Essay

How, according to Appiah, might some cultures use human rights to defend practices that Western societies regard as part of the subjugation of women? Does this mean that human rights vary from culture to culture? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Controlling

Exerting undue influence or dominance over persons or situations, often resulting in a lack of autonomy or freedom for those being controlled.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments, influencing how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.

Self-worth

The evaluation of oneself in terms of value or worthiness.

Self-serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.