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The document discusses the conflict between universalism and cultural relativism in human rights ideologies, highlighting how universalism promotes individual rights while cultural relativism emphasizes community values. It critiques both perspectives, noting that cultural relativism can be exploited by oppressive regimes and that universalism often reflects Western ideals, potentially undermining local cultures. The author argues for a reconciliation of universal goals with cultural sensitivities to effect

Author

Usama Zulfiqar

Language

EN