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Human beings culture and moral choices

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City College of San Jose del Monte

Brgy. Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

LESSON #5
Subject: Ethics
Lesson: Cultural Relativism
Instructor: Mrs. Mary Grace A. Castellon, LPT.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, the students should be able to:
a. Define cultural relativism
b. Learn and analyze the strengths and weakness of cultural relativism; and
c. Draw moral insights from the challenges of cultural relativism

Cultural Relativism
Cultural relativism adheres to the idea that ethical norms differ from one society or culture to
another. Moral norms are not permanent; they change according to time, place, and circumstances.
Tolerance means that people should try to understand and respect the beliefs, traditions, and
practices of the cultures of others. Respect and tolerance are highly encouraged in interacting with
other cultures. However, this comes with the risk that even wrong actions can be tolerated and
justified, blurring the line between right and wrong. If a cultural act causes pain and violence, it
becomes a hindrance to human growth and the welfare of the community; if it leads to poverty and
injustice, then it must be questioned because there’s no justification for an action that does not
engender respect and tolerance.

Strengths of Cultural Relativism


1. Cultural relativism helps avoid moral dictatorship.
2. Cultural relativism respects the beliefs of different cultures.
3. Cultural relativism promotes unity and harmony among cultures.
Problems of Cultural Relativism
1. Tolerance and acceptance of social injustices and inhumane activities
2. Rejection of higher universal or common moral standards.
3. Assumption that knowledge of other cultures is impossible.
4. Vulnerability to racial discrimination
Mrs. Mary Grace A. Castellon, LPT.
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