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    This document provides background information on cultural relativism for learners. It defines culture and discusses the universal and particular perspectives in understanding cultures. Cultural relativism is presented as an important tool that allows one to temporarily set aside their own biases to understand different cultural practices from an objective viewpoint. Key points are that cultural relativism does not mean all beliefs are true, cultures can be compared, and it promotes diversity and understanding between groups. Learners are given exercises to identify statements as examples of cultural relativism or ethnocentrism, and to discuss how the idea of respecting all cultures can decrease discrimination.

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    This document provides background information on cultural relativism for learners. It defines culture and discusses the universal and particular perspectives in understanding cultures. Cultural relativism is presented as an important tool that allows one to temporarily set aside their own biases to understand different cultural practices from an objective viewpoint. Key points are that cultural relativism does not mean all beliefs are true, cultures can be compared, and it promotes diversity and understanding between groups. Learners are given exercises to identify statements as examples of cultural relativism or ethnocentrism, and to discuss how the idea of respecting all cultures can decrease discrimination.

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    Republic of the Philippines

    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
    Region IX, Zamboanga Del Norte
    SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
    Katipunan II District
    DON TEOTIMO Z. OCHOTORENA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
    San Vicente, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte

    FIRST QUARTER
    Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) in UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY and POLITICS II
    Week 3
    Name of Learner: __________________________ Grade Level: __________
    Section: __________ Date: ________________
    Background Information for Learners

    Cultural Relativism
    Culture is a symbolic communication. It means to tend to the earth and
    grow and cultivation and nurture. It is the customary beliefs, social
    forms, and material traits of a racial, religious or social group. The
    central problem of Anthropology is the diversity of human social life
    (Michael Carrithers). (Anthropology, it is the study of human societies
    and cultures and their development.

    Two Concepts of Perspective in Culture

    Particular Perspective
    Universal Perspective Tries to look for uniqueness of each culture
    or society. Something distinct or an isolated
    Looks at something common phenomenon, unique to a certain culture or
    or can be found in most society. Example: People from Bunlap, a
    village located at a Pentecost island in the
    societies. Pacific Region has a rite of passage into
    Example: establishing manhood called “Gol” or “Bislama
    Nanggol”, also known as land diving where
    kinship system, gender roles, the men tie vines to their ankles and jump
    inheritance, etc. headfirst from platforms on top of a tall
    towers.

    The Importance of Cultural Relativism


    - It is a tool to temporarily disregard one’s own viewpoints and cultural bias in trying to
    understand the conditions of a particular cultural practice or problem.
    - If we want to truly understand something, especially matters or issues that are quite
    sensitive or foreign to us, then we have to approach it with as fresh and objective a mind as
    possible.
    - It doesn’t mean that you can’t have judgments on the topic, but it means putting those
    judgements in check to see more clearly and understand things better.
    Example: Persons who eat exotic foods such as frog, snake etc., instead of looking them
    disgusting, we can try to look at their situation and understand how they have come to
    develop this exotic diet.

    Important points in Cultural Relativism


    1. Cultural Relativism does not mean anything a culture or group of people believe is
    automatically true
    2. Cultural Relativism doesn’t mean that cultures can’t compare.
    3. Cultural Relativism is important and a unique tool to Anthropology.
    4. Cultural Relativism lets us be open about certain cultural beliefs and principles of other
    group of people other than our own.

    Learning Competency
     Explain the importance of Cultural Relativism in Attaining Cultural Understanding.
    Exercises/Activities
    Task 1: Cultural Relativism vs Ethnocentrism
    Directions: Identify each sentences/statement either it is Cultural Relativism or
    Ethnocentrism. Write CR if it is Cultural Relativism and ETH if it is Ethnocentrism.
    _____1. It has always had negative connotation in cultures.
    _____2. It has a positive connotation in cultures.
    _____3. The belief that one’s own set of values and beliefs is superior to other cultures.
    _____4. Understand others with an open and objective mind.
    _____5. It is the attitude that other society’s customs and ideas can be judged in the context
    of one’s own culture.
    _____6. It promotes greater diversity and understanding of ethical differences and reduces
    the likelihood of an imperialist imposition of values.
    _____7. Putting owns judgment and prejudices in check in order to clearly understand other
    culture.
    _____8. A method of putting aside one’s own culture in understanding other cultures.
    _____9. Looking at different cultures in multiple viewpoints in order to attain cultural
    understanding.
    _____10. It is the idea that one’s own culture is the main standard by which other cultures
    may be measured.

    Task 2: Prompts and Scenarios


    Directions: As a Senior High School student, does the idea that all cultures should be
    respected decrease instances of discrimination based on race and/or culture? How will you
    react on the cultures depicted in the picture below?

    References to Learners
    https://youtu.be/VhUeg58GRyE - Understanding Culture, Society and Politics 3.0 Relativism.
    YT Channel: K12 Study Club
    https://g.co/kgs/rvXvAK
    https://www.livescience.com/21478-what-is-culture-definition-of-culture.html
    http://people.tamu.edu/~i-choudhury/culture.html

    Prepared by:

    CHARIES MORENO-ABING
    Grade 12 Adviser/Understanding Culture, Society and Politics Subject Teacher

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