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Soc 144 Eiu
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In different countries there will be different cultures. Some culture is normal in one
country but it causes opposition in another. The consumption of dog meat is a topic
that causes heated debate and controversy, especially in Western societies, where it
dog meat into their cuisine, many individuals from countries such as the United
States and Europe strongly condemn the practice. Personally, I feel that
should consider and view this issue in light of other societies' norms, values or
practices.
First, the issue of whether it is appropriate to condemn eating dog meat raises
holds that the beliefs and practices of a particular culture should be understood and
respected within their own cultural context without imposing external judgments or
values. From this perspective, condemning dog meat eating can be seen as a
violation of cultural relativism, as it involves imposing external moral judgments
on a cultural practice.
On the other hand, there are compelling ethical arguments against the consumption
of dog meat in Western society. As Dogs are often considered companions in many
societies and the act of consuming them can be considered cruel and disrespectful
towards these animals. There are also concerns about health risks associated with
consuming dog meat, as dogs may not be subject to the same strict health and
truly beneficial and positive to people's lives. From there, we need to adjust and
Ultimately, the decision to condemn eating dog meat or not depends on the beliefs,
beliefs, and norms of that society. In some countries such as Indonesia where there
is a belief that dog meat, along with pork, is "haram" (ritually unclean), criticizing
the eating of dog meat can be seen as an act of protecting the belief. own
view, taking into account both cultural relativism and ethical considerations. It is
condemnation of eating dog meat. Because dogs can be considered a close and
familiar animal to the Vietnamese people from literature, sculpture, etc. For the