Question

• Cite three (3) differences between Cultural Relativism and Universal Values.
• The format should be like this:

1. In Cultural Relativism (your answer in 5 sentences).

In Universal Values (your answer in 5 sentences).

In Cultural Relativism (your answer in 5 sentences).

In Universal Values (your answer in 5 sentences).

In Cultural Relativism (your answer in 5 sentences).

In Universal Values (your answer in 5 sentences).

• Give three (3) cases/examples of simple and extreme Cultural Relativism. Justification should be based on its cultural context and your own understanding for each one.
• Give five (5) examples of Universal Values and not from google but your own, and explain why it is so in 3-5 sentences. Note: Googled answers will invalid this whole assignment.

Answer 1

Answer1.

In universal values, rights are equal for everyone across the world.

In cultural relativism rights are provided keeping the cultural context in mind.

In universal values, respecting individual differences is encouraged.

In cultural relativism what is right in one culture might be wrong for another culture.

In universal values, right to equality, right to freedom of religion and the right to freedom of expression e-t-c are included.

In cultural relativism, rights changes in accordance with cultural values.

Answer 2.

Simple cultural relativism:

i) Cows are considered holy by the Hindu community.

ii) Head cover is must in Islamic traditions.

iii) Muslims do not eat pigs.

Extreme cultural relativism:

i) Killing people in the name of blasphemy is an example of extreme cultural relativism.

ii) Sati practice, eradicated by Raja Ram Mohan Rai, was an extreme example of cultural relativism.

iii) In some countries, child sex is legalized.

Answer3.

Universal values:

i) Physical and mental abuse is considered wrong in every culture.

ii) The concept of charity is encouraged by the whole world.

iii) Helping people in need is admired by all the cultures in the world.

iv) Killing humans, is considered a heinous crime across the world.

v) Discrimination on the basis of race and religion is discouraged all around the world.