Which statement about the viewpoint of cultural relativism is FALSE?

A. Cultural relativism argues that some cultures are relatively better than others.
B. Cultural relativism argues that no one culture is better than any other.
C. Cultural relativism argues that each culture is a unique, integrated whole.
D. Cultural relativism argues that cultural values vary between cultures.
E. Cultural relativism argues that we shouldn't use our own standards to judge conduct in other cultures.


Answer: A

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