Attempting to understand a culture from its own standards is called:
a. ethnocentrism.
b. cultural relativism.
c. prejudice.
d. racism.
b
Cultural relativism holds the position that there is no
universal standard by which to measure cultures; therefore,
all cultures are equally valid and must be understood in their
own terms and are deserving of respect.
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