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cultural relativism |
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cultural relativism, a concept that health and normality emerge within a social context and that the content and form of mental health will vary greatly from one culture to another. Differences may result from variations in stressors, symbolic interpretation, acceptance of expression and repression, and cohesion and tolerance of deviation of social groups. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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DEVELOPMENT assistance institutions, both multilateral and bilateral, have thus far largely failed to address cultural change, chiefly because anthropologists and other social scientists committed to cultural relativism have opposed it. This belief is being challenged by apostles of cultural relativism who refuse to accept that such rights exist. It's ironic that these people who accuse others of cultural relativism are now engaging in this great scientific relativism," said Eliza Byard, deputy executive director of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network. |
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