Which of the following values do sociologists pursue, when they try to understand the respondents' behavior within the context of the respondents' culture?
A) Cultural relativism
B) Ethnocentrism
C) Cultural assimilation
D) Multiculturalism

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Sociologists pursuing cultural understanding through the behavior of respondents within their respective cultures prioritize cultural relativism, which entails understanding and evaluating a culture based on its own values, norms, and beliefs rather than imposing one's own cultural standards (ethnocentrism) or advocating for the integration of different cultures into one dominant culture (cultural assimilation or multiculturalism).

Which of the Following Values Do Sociologists Pursue, When They