In Bolivia, men can marry at 16 and women at 14, if they have the permission of their parents or guardians. In this scenario, what is a typical viewpoint of people who believe in the concept of cultural relativism?

A) It is wrong for any girl under the age of 18 to get married.
B) Girl child marriages are a human rights violation.
C) It is a double standard that men can marry at 16 and women at 14.
D) As long as the union is consensual and legal in that country, who are we to judge this as right or wrong?

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Melinda Denis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  People who believe in the concept of cultural relativism would argue that it is not for us to impose our values and beliefs on another culture. As long as the marriage is consensual and legal in Bolivia, we should not judge it as right or wrong based on our own cultural standards. Cultural relativism emphasizes understanding the culture on its own terms and not imposing external values.

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