Role Relativism Is Based on the Belief That

question 60

Multiple Choice

Role relativism is based on the belief that

• A) morality is relative to a particular culture.
• B) all moral decisions are deeply personal and each person should be allowed to interpret situations and act on his own moral values.
• C) social roles carry with them certain obligations.
• D) morality is simply a matter of following the norms of an individual's peer group.
• E) a decision is legitimate if it is common practice.

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