Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?

a. The United States outlaws Female Circumcision.
b. An anthropologist advocates stopping infanticide on female children in India.
c. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) fund local groups who try to teach safer methods for practicing Female Circumcision.
d. A student tries to understand why female infanticide is widespread in many Asian countries.


d

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