Question

Which proposition most appropriately captures the notion of strong cultural relativism approach to Human Rights?

• A. Culture is the sole source of the validity of Human Right or rule
• B. Human Rights apply to all without any exception or restriction
• C. Understanding and application of Human Rights is contingent of the laws made in each jurisdiction
• D. Culture is the principal source of the validity of a moral right or rule

Hint:

Strong relativism = culture mainly determines rights; universalism = rights apply to all.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Relativism spectrum.
- Universalism: HR valid everywhere (option b).
- Strong cultural relativism: culture is the principal source of moral validity, though a few universal minima may exist.
- Radical/absolute relativism: culture the sole source (option a — too extreme).
Step 2: Evaluate options.
(a) Overstates to “sole”; captures radical relativism.
(c) Ties HR to municipal law positivism, not cultural relativism per se.
Hence (d) best represents strong cultural relativism. \[ \boxed{(d)} \]