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. Nongovernmental 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.
Answer: d
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