Cultural Relativism
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- Cultural Studies: Gertz the Meaning of CultureAnthropology contributes to cultural understanding insofar as anthropologists, through their recording and presentation of culture, unravel the complexities which surround cultural symbols and rituals and, importantly, play a fundamental role...
- Don't Judge a Book by Its CoverEthnocentrism and cultural relativism are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the field of Anthropology. Both terms refer to how cultures view and relate to each other.
- Cultural RelativismWhat is the influence of Cultural Relativism nowadays ...
- Bias and Ethnocentrism in AnthropologyThe nature of Bias, Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism as regarding Anthropology.
- Cultural Relativism and the Importance of TravelOpen your mind, get off your butt, and go see the world! There is a lot to be said for cultural relativism when you venture beyond your own back yard.
- Achieving Cultural Relativity is an IllusionThis essay will talk about the importance of the revolutionary fieldwork research method, and its pitfalls that explain how achieving cultural relativity is merely an illusion.
- Morality: Relativism Vs. AbsolutismGives detailed description of these two philosophers point of view on debate. Uses direct quotes from the writing.
- Dawkins, Theory of African Eve and Cultural RelativismIn the essay, All Africa and Her Progenies," Richard Dawkins addresses the issue of evolution in human beings.
- An Explication of the Current Debate Between Universalism and Cultural RelativismAs popular human rights ideologies, cultural relativism and universalism are simple and antithetical. Academically, one finds a much more complex relationship between the two perspectives, with proponents on both sides taking positions in gray areas.
- An Argument Supporting Cultural Relativism in Rachels' Dissemination of MoralityThe idea of cultural relativism has many positive and negative aspects. The debate against it is strong, however as will be made clear, it is not only true and acceptable, but essential for the growth of morality.
- Tips for Adapting to a New CultureAdapting to a new culture can be emotionally and socially challenging. To help understand some challenges someone may face when trying to adapt to a new culture and for tips on adapting to a new culture, I have interviewed therapist Hoay Cheah, LMHC, MS.
- Culture and SegmentationDealing with culture and it's segmentation. What are sub-cultures, what is cultural stagnation?
- What is Culture?A brief summary of culture.
Business Sense with Culturally Based Time ConflictsIn this article the author describes the monochronic as well as the polychronic cultural approached to time and how that can impact on business- How Cultures Are StudiedThis article examines the processes in which anthropologists study cultures and the influence ethnocentrism plays on different groups of people.
- How to Promote Quality Culture in a Business SettingLearn how to promote a diverse culture in a business setting.
- Georg Simmel and the Tragedy of CultureThis is an article in which I adress Simmel's theory into how cultures are created, reproduced, and eroded.
Franz Boas: Historical Particularism and the Concept of RaceCultures across the globe can be studied by anthropologists independently of others.- How to Demonstrate Acceptance of Immigrant Cultures at WorkA culturally diverse workplace can be a fun place to be, as you get to sample the cultures of people from many different regions and countries without having to get on a plane.
- How to Follow an Environmental ExampleThis article discusses the negative outcome that our culture is progressing towards based on examples of previous cultures with similar patterns and suggests what we can do to stop it.
- Is BDSM a Culture?it is in mainstream movies. In mainstream commercials. It is in fashion. And most of all in thousands of videoclips. but is it a culture?
- The Importance of Solid Organizational CultureA brief look at organizational culture and it's importance in the workforce.
How to Be a Moral ObjectivistThis essay explains why moral relativism is false, and why moral objectivism should be defended. Additionally, I explain some ways that one can go about defending the view.- How Important is the "Culture" in the Workplace?Finding a job where you fit in and support the corporate climate or "culture" is an often-overlooked, but important element of job success and satisfaction.
Culture and Growing UpCulture plays a major role in the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological development of an individual. It provides us with possibilities, boundaries, beliefs, roles, and structure.- The Purposes of Culture JammingCulture Jammers are the propaganda corps of an increasingly active anti-consumerism movement
- Create a Calendar and Learn a Little About Other Cultures at the Same TimeI wanted the kids to realize home many cultures are - for better or worse - based on stereotypes.
- Characteristics of Culture and Their Application to the Anthropological Studies of Chagnon and WeinerCultures around the world share four common characteristics: culture is shared, it is learned, it is based on symbols, and it is integrated. This essayl examines how these four characteristics are applied in two different cultures.
