This week's topic is: Cultural Relativism
Part1: Video
Vocabulary:
absolute: (adj.) complete, radical, no exceptions
different strokes for different folks: (idiom) different things appeal to different people
spectacle: (n.) a visually striking performance
outrageous: (adj.) absurd, shocking
cruelty: (n.) a cruel act; disregard for the wellbeing of others
get an overview: (phrase) see the overall picture; analyze something in a large scale
anthropologist: (n.) someone who studies anthropology – the study of human culture
ethnocentric: (adj.) the idea that one’s culture is better than another’s
bite the bullet: (idiom) to accept the inevitable and endure the resulting pain
Part2: Article
Vocabulary:
oxymoron: (n.) a combination of contradictory (opposing) words
pose a question: (phrase) introduce a discussion to a group
construct: (n.) a theory or idea, usually subjective
pressing issue: (n.) current issue that needs to be solved urgently
adamant: (adj.) very sure of something, defend an idea
dignity: (n.) the quality of being worthy of respect
guardianship: (n.) the right to be the one in charge of raising a child.