Topic > Essay on Cultural Relativism - 1273

If a society deems an action right, within that society that action will be right (Rachels, 27). A society's moral codes are closely tied to what they believe is right, not what the rest of the world would say is right. In many societies the practice of excision is considered acceptable and right. There are many justifications for performing this practice on young girls. Men say it makes sex more enjoyable, others say it makes women more faithful and less likely to sleep around. These reasons justify the painful procedure and the loss of a woman's sexual pleasure. Other companies might say the practice is wrong. It takes away women's pleasure and is harmful and painful. Societies that practice excision have found this action to be right within their society, which does this practice