An American tourist traveling in Latin America noticed that many hotels did not have air conditioning, and concluded that the people of the area must be uncivilized. This tourist's attitude is an example of cultural relativism.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cultural relativism involves understanding and evaluating a culture based on its own values and standards, not judging it by one's own cultural norms. The tourist's attitude reflects ethnocentrism, not cultural relativism.

An American Tourist Traveling in Latin America Noticed That Many