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cultural relativity

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noun

Sociology.

a concept that cultural norms and values derive their meaning within a specific social context.

Etymology

Origin of cultural relativity

First recorded in 1920–25

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The exhibition contains some sharp reminders of cultural relativity.

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And yet, against all the odds, this is a fascinating show -- one of the most curious spectacles of cultural relativity in recent memory.

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