L1 Advanced Cultural Relativism, Ethnocentrism, and Universalism

What is cultural relativism?

• A concept that suggests understanding a person's beliefs based on their own culture

• The belief that one's own culture is superior to others

• The imposition of one culture's values on another

• The existence of universal principles that apply to all humans

Which of the following is a potential downside of cultural relativism?

• It can lead to moral ambiguity

• It promotes cultural imperialism

• It fuels conflicts between cultural groups

• It imposes Western-centric views on human rights

What does ethnocentrism often result in?

• Marginalization of minority cultures

• Promotion of cultural diversity

• Protection of universal human rights

• Encouragement of cross-cultural dialogue

What is universalism associated with?

• The idea of universal human rights

• Understanding cultural practices based on their own culture

• Viewing one's own culture as superior

• Marginalization of minority cultures

What is a central issue in the debate between cultural relativism and universalism?

• Universal human rights

• Cultural imperialism

• Moral ambiguity

• Cultural superiority