Cultural relativism is
based on the idea that the culture is original rather than cross-cultural
comparisons. According to this understanding, rituals and practices in a
cultural circle are not evaluated with an external understanding and can not be
debated. At this point, differences emerged between developing universal values
based on Western modernism and original cultures. Perhaps the most criticized
aspect of cultural relativism is insensitivity to human rights and women’s
problems. In this paper, cultural relativistic attitudes frequently encountered
in folklore research has been discussed critically. On the other hand discrimination
and folklore relation were questioned in the context of UNESCO’s Intangible
Cultural Heritage Convention, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, CEDAW
Decisions.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | March 22, 2018 |
Submission Date | February 15, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 11 Issue: 21 |