Which of the following best describes hypernorms as moral standards?

a. Norms that differ from one community to the next
b. Norms that can only be applied if the community accepts those norms
c. Norms that a community accepts because it follows rules of microsocial norms
d. Moral standards that should be applied to all people in all societies


Answer: D

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