Why do human rights activists usually reject moral and cultural relativism?

a) They have little interest in other societies and cultures.
b) Their main focus is on international law.
c) Relativism assumes that there is a universally accepted value system.
d) Relativism requires observers to accept all values and practices.


ANS: D

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