The "Asian values" thesis put forward by Lee Kuan Yew is an example of which of the following?
A) Racist cultural analysis
B) Legitimate cultural analysis
C) Elites using cultural propaganda to obtain legitimacy
D) Cultural relativism
E) Critical postmodern discourse

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The "Asian values" thesis by Lee Kuan Yew is often seen as a way for elites to use cultural arguments to justify and legitimize authoritarian governance, suggesting that Asian societies prioritize community and order over individual freedoms.

The "Asian Values" Thesis Put Forward by Lee Kuan Yew