Cultural Relativism

•A sociological theory:

–An attempt to understand the cultural development of societies and social groups on their own terms;

–Do not try to impose absolute ideas of moral value or try to measure different cultural variations in terms of some form of absolute cultural standard. 

–By cultural relativism, all cultures are equally worthy of respect and in studying another culture people need to suspend judgment, empathize and try to understand the way that particular culture sees the world.

We should respect all civilizations in the world. 

Wisdoms are to be discovered with an open mind to other cultures.

1. Paras. 1-4

The story of “the green banana” as the object fixing the radiator.

2. Paras. 5-8

What the author learned: Every culture has its hidden treasure and should be respected.