1. Relativism argues that morality is linked to culture, historical time periods, and even subgroups. Explain what this means. How do the doctrines of ethical objectivism and ethical universalism...

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1. Relativism argues that morality is linked to culture, historical time periods, and even subgroups. Explain what this means. How do the doctrines of ethical objectivism and ethical universalism contrast with the notion of relativism?2. Using the example of “victimless” crimes (e.g., gam- 5. bling, prostitution, drug use), explain how descriptive relativism provides an ethical basis for their decrimi- nalization or their legalization. Do you believe that descriptive relativism is a sensible basis to propose the decriminalization or legalization of these offenses? To what extent does the notion of cultural variability assist you in your analysis? Justify your response.3. Do you believe there is an objective sense in which “right” and “wrong” can be identified? What does the notion of metaethical relativism say about this? If there is no 6. objective ethical basis by which behavior can be deemed “right” or “wrong,” what are the implications for criminal justice practice (consider law enforcement, court administration, and correctional work, specifically?

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Relativism
ethics is the norm or beliefs that depend on an individual or the society as everyone has different notions and personal views and with respect to relativism everyone are correct in their own point (Allen et al.). Societies or cultures have their own thinking notions and they may differ or disagree with what is right or wrong for an individual to decide. As societies have set their norms for living hence with the respect to the historical time period, the norms differ with respect to the dynasties and societies existed during that period, which differs from today’s norms. Ethical objectivism and universalism argues that there should be a norm or belief that should be followed and applicable for all universally, which directly contradicts with relativism.
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Descriptive ethical relativism means that the different cultures or the customs vary from one another with respect to other culture (Spaak). In many countries, prostitution is considered legal such as New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia and many more. The societal norms accepts those cultures, which is not acceptable or against the culture of many countries. Hence, with respect to the descriptive relativism...
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