What is cultural relativism?

A The belief that one culture is superior to others

B Understanding a culture on its own terms without judgment based on another culture's standards

C The study of ancient cultures

D A type of cultural festival

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Cultural relativism is the principle that a person's beliefs and activities should be understood in terms of that person's own culture.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is cultural relativism?" is Option B: Understanding a culture on its own terms without judgment based on another culture's standards.

The other options — A) The belief that one culture is superior to others, C) The study of ancient cultures, D) A type of cultural festival — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: Cultural relativism is the principle that a person's beliefs and activities should be understood in terms of that person's own culture.

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What is cultural relativism?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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