Cultural relativism

Cultural Relativism and Religion: Are We Born This Way? Religion is more than simply a belief in a god or gods, a group of individuals who share a common belief, or a way of seeking and finding life’s meaning. While religion does seek to provide an explanation of universal phenomenon and life’s occurrences, not all religions attribute these ideas to a god concept. What then, is a substantive explanation for religion? And what role does cultural relativism play in religious indoctrination?…

This comic deals with the concept of cultural relativism. Students are able to see what cultural relativism looks like with this comic example.

Cultural Relativism means seeing each culture on its own terms and being culturally sensitive.

Does objective morality exist ? Or is morality relative and defined by culture?

In a world that thrives on diversity and interconnectedness, the clash between universalism and cultural relativism continues to spark heated debates and ignite intellectual discourse. These two philosophical perspectives, representing opposite ends of the spectrum, ask fundamental questions about human values, ethics, and cultural practices. #Culture #Philosophy #SocialScience #Universalism

The United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organisation (UNESCO) is using the sociological concept of "cultural relativism" to promote World Human Rights Day (10th of December). This term describes that cultures should not be judged on one's own morality or cultural standards, but rather that all cultures should be understood in their local context. The UN is saying here that this does not extend to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Cultural Relativism does not replace judgement or criticism, but grounds it in the practical realities of other ways of being. Picture retrieved from Google. Definition retrieved from Culture slideshow from 48-110.

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On International Human Rights Day, let us remind ourselves that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. This fundamental statement implies the key principle of the universality of human rights. Despite the incredible importance of the universality of human rights, this principle has been criticised by cultural relativists who argue that human rights, as set forth in international human rights documents, emanate from Western cultural values and therefore are not…

Cultural Relativism Quote (slide 2 of Principles of Interpretation slide share by MA Rosa M. Brito)

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A cartoon of different culture at the international arrivals terminal. Addresses different intercultural communications within the cartoon

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