Which of the following best describes cultural relativism?

A. a moral theory that claims all cultures have a commonly held set of moral beliefs
B. a moral theory that claims that different cultures have different moral beliefs
C. a moral theory that claims that the standards of a culture determine what is right or wrong for members of that culture
D. a moral theory that claims that you should always show respect for other people by helping them when they are in need and by never violating their rights


Answer: C

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