Descriptive and normative ethics are quite different from one another. Descriptive relativism acknowledges that various cultures have different values. For example, in parts of West Africa clitoridectomy is quite prevalent. As a descriptive relativist one cannot acknowledge that this particular practice is wrong or right. Normative relativism take on viewing cultures with a different approach. Normative's root word is norm. This word suggests that a norm for a particular culture is right within itself. For instance, in the American culture, certain sub-cultures participate in the act of tattooing. There are laws that regulate underage tattooing or being tattooed without the consent of a parent. It's done mostly for beautification purposes. For someone in Iraq to suggest that the practice is bizarre would be unsound. One reason it is unsound according to descriptive and normative relativism, because it lacks the presence of understanding and tolerance.
             2. Both diversity thesis and dependency thesis work hand and hand to define the core of relativism. Diversity deals with the different voices that people have in a particular culture and dependency thesis refers to voice in regard to gender. These both fit into the core of ethical relativism because it embraces diversity. The core of ethical relativism consists of a need for tolerance and understanding, the facts of moral diversity, and to not judge another culture outside your own.
             3. The objects of moral evaluation are the characteristics of an act itself, the consequences of the acts, intentions of agents, and character of a particular agent.
             The characteristics of an act may vary. First of all as Kant states in the text, the characteristics of an act may vary, far example moral evaluation can be universalized. Secondly, rights can't be violated. For instance, a person has the right to believe whatever they want and no one has right to v...