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Which of the following best describes cultural relativism?
Which of the following best describes cultural relativism?
- The belief that one culture is superior to all others
- The belief that culture is irrelevant in understanding societies
- The belief that cultural understanding is impossible
- The belief that all cultures are equal and should be respected (correct)
Why is cultural relativism important in attaining cultural understanding?
Why is cultural relativism important in attaining cultural understanding?
- It prevents us from understanding other cultures
- It helps us appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of different cultures (correct)
- It promotes ethnocentrism and cultural bias
- It allows us to judge other cultures based on our own cultural norms
What is the main goal of cultural relativism?
What is the main goal of cultural relativism?
- To eliminate cultural diversity
- To understand and respect different cultures (correct)
- To promote cultural superiority
- To encourage cultural assimilation
