Cultural Universalism (Cultural Absolutism) – the idea that certain values, norms, or practices are fundamentally shared across all human societies, regardless of cultural differences. It contrasts with cultural relativism, which emphasizes that beliefs and behaviors are shaped by specific cultural contexts.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Cultural Universalism (Cultural Absolutism)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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