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I'm a philosophy undergraduate currently writing a paper on the challenges of moral relativism in a globalized world, specifically examining how we can critique practices like female genital mutilation without falling into cultural imperialism. My professor argues that any cross-cultural condemnation requires an objective standard, which relativism denies. For others who have studied this, how do contemporary philosophers navigate this tension? Are there compelling frameworks that allow for a critique of harmful practices while still respecting cultural context, or does this inevitably lead to a form of weak universalism? I'm particularly interested in arguments that move beyond the simplistic "tolerance paradox" and engage with postcolonial critiques of human rights discourse.