Define the Principles of Ethnocentrism, Cultural Relativism, Absolute Cultural Relativism

question 39

Essay

Define the principles of ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, absolute cultural relativism and critical cultural relativism. Choose an issue and consider it from two of these perspectives.

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Definitions:

Comprehensive Therapy

An integrative form of psychotherapy that combines techniques from various therapeutic approaches to address multiple aspects of a patient's well-being.

Gender-sensitive Therapies

Psychotherapy approaches that are tailored to understand and address issues specifically related to gender and the socio-cultural context surrounding gender identities.

Contextual Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that considers the patient's family, culture, society, and other contextual factors in the treatment process, emphasizing the importance of relational ethics and fairness across generations.

Gender-sensitive Therapies

Therapeutic approaches that are designed to be aware of and responsive to the different needs, experiences, and cultural contexts of individuals based on their gender.