What is "cultural relativism"?

A All cultures are identical

B Moral and ethical standards are culture-specific, not universal

C One culture is superior to others

D Culture has no effect on knowledge

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Cultural relativism holds that a person's beliefs should be understood in the context of their own culture, not judged by another's standards.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is "cultural relativism"?" is Option B: Moral and ethical standards are culture-specific, not universal.

The other options — A) All cultures are identical, C) One culture is superior to others, D) Culture has no effect on knowledge — are incorrect for this IB Exam Prep question. As explained above: Cultural relativism holds that a person's beliefs should be understood in the context of their own culture, not judged by another's standards.

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What is "cultural relativism"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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