Cultural-relativism in Ethics subjectj-group-2.pdf

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1. CULTURAL RELATIVISM: DEFINITION, ADVANTAGES OF
RECOGNIZING THEDIFFERENCES, AND THE DANGERS
OFTHE POSITION
2S.2425.GE 8.MWF.2-3.SOCSTUD.CTE 201
MEMBERS:
1. Austral Leah
2. Asunsion Luisa
3. Namoco Marlyn

2. OBJECTIVES:

A–Accept that every culture has unique
beliefs and practices.
S–Stop judging other cultures based on
personal standards.
K–Know that understanding different
cultures promotes harmony.

3. CULTURAL RELATIVISM
Cultural relativism is the view that concepts
and moral values must be understood in
their own cultural context and not judged
according to the standards of a different
culture.

4. 1. Reduces cultural imperialism
2. Promotes cross-cultural
communication
3. Protects cultural autonomy
4. Encourages critical thinking
STRENGHTS OF CULTURAL RELATIVISM

5. 1. Moral Ambiguity
2. Excuses human rights abuses
3. Ignores power dynamics
4. Limits social critique
5. Fosters cultural isolationism
6. Difficulty in evaluating cultural practices
7. Conflict with universal human rights
WEAKNESSES OF CULTURAL RELATIVISM

6. 1. DESCRIPTIVEETHICAL RELATIVISM

2.NORMATIVE RELATIVISM

3.ETHICAL RELATIVISM
TYPES OF REATIVISM

7. The idea that different
cultures have different
standards
and moral rules.
DESCRIPTIVE ETHICAL RELATIVISM

8. The idea that we should not
impose our moral views on
others if their views are equally
correct.
NORMATIVE RELATIVISM

9. The idea that ethical truths are
fluid and change based
on sociental and individual
influences.
ETHICAL RELATIVISM

10. 1. Promotes Tolerance and respect
Encourages understanding and acceptance of diverse
cultural practices, reducing discrimination.
2. Encourages Open-mindedness and
Understandings
Broadens perpectives by exposing individuals to
different ways of life, enhancing empathy and global
awareness.
ADVANTAGES OF RECOGNIZING CULTURAL
DIFFERENCES

11. 3. Supports Cultural Diversity and Identity

Support and preserves unique
cultural identities, contributing to a
rich global tapesty of traditions and
practices.
ADVANTAGES OF RECOGNIZING CULTURAL
DIFFERENCES

12. JUSTIFIES HARMFUL PRACTICES
May be use to excuse practices that violate
human rights under guise of cultural differences
.
HINDERING SOCIAL PROGRESS Cultural
relativism can hinder social progress by making
difficult to challenge and change harmful cultural
practices.
DANGERS OF CULTURAL RELATIVISM

13. LACK OF CRITICAL EVALUATION
Cultural relativism can lead to lack of
critical evaluation of cultural practices,
making it difficult to identify and
address human rights violations or other
form of oppression.
DANGERS OF CULTURAL RELATIVISM

14. CONCLUSION
Cultural relativism teaches us to understand
each culture on its own terms. It helps us
respect different traditions and avoid quick
judgments. However, if we follow it too strictly,
we might ignore harmful practices that need to
be changed. In the end, we must find a balance
between respecting cultural differences and
protecting basic human rights.

15. REFERENCES
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moral%20judgment%20is%20universally%20valid.

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LISTENING!

17. ASSESSMENT
Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is cultural relativism?
A) All cultures are the same B) Each culture has its own values
C) One culture is the best
2. What is the goal of cultural relativism?
A) To respect all cultures B) To change other cultures
C) To make one culture dominant
3. What is a benefit of recognizing cultural differences?
A) Less judgment of others B) One culture becomes stronger
C) Everyone follows the same traditions
4. What is a danger of cultural relativism?
A) It may allow harmful practices B) It stops people from learning
C) It forces cultures to change

18. 5. What is a common criticism of cultural relativism?
A) It ignores human rights
B) It makes cultures disappear
C) It forces people to agree on everything

6. Where is cultural relativism used most?
A) In studying different cultures
B) In math and science
C) In sports competitions

7. Where can cultural relativism help?
A) In diverse communities
B) Only in small villages
C) Only in one country

8. When do people apply cultural relativism?
A) When judging other cultures
B) When understanding different traditions
C) When forcing cultural change

19. 9. When is cultural relativism useful?
A) When learning about other cultures
B) When making all cultures the same
C) When proving one culture is the best

10. How does cultural relativism affect morals?
A) Morals depend on culture
B) Morals are the same everywhere
C) Morals don’t matter

11. How does cultural relativism promote peace?
A) By respecting differences
B) By making one culture superior
C) By removing traditions

12. How does cultural relativism help in studying cultures?
A) By avoiding bias
B) By judging other traditions
C) By changing people’s beliefs

20. 13.How can cultural relativism be dangerous?
A) It may excuse harmful actions
B) It stops people from having values
C) It makes all cultures the same
14. How do cultural relativists see morals?
A) Different in each culture
B) The same everywhere
C) Based on one true standard
15.Why do people support cultural relativism?
A) To reduce judgment
B) To force cultures to change
C) To rank cultures

16. Why is cultural relativism important?
A) It helps people understand others
B) It forces people to follow one culture
C) It removes traditions

21. 17. Why do some people criticize cultural relativism?
A) It may allow bad practices
B) It makes cultures disappear
C) It forces people to follow rules

18. Why is cultural relativism helpful for travelers?
A) It teaches respect for local customs
B) It forces them to change their beliefs
C) It lets them ignore other cultures

19. Why do anthropologists use cultural relativism?
A) To study cultures fairly
B) To prove some cultures are better
C) To stop people from learning

20. Why is it important to know both the good and bad sides of cultural relativism?
A) To balance respect and human rights
B) To accept all cultural practices
C) To remove outside opinions

22. END :)

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