Multiple choice

Which of the following statements refers/refer to the idea of cultural relativism? 1. The coming into contact of two or more cultures generally leads to transformation in different measures in the interacting cultures. 2. A culture influences people to attach a special meaning to certain objects, things and colours. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cultural relativism involves understanding a culture's practices and symbols based on its own internal logic and meanings. Statement 2 reflects this by noting how culture dictates the specific meanings attached to objects and colors within a society.

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