3-2 Journal: Applying Cultural Relativism 1
3-2 Journal: Applying Cultural Relativism
Brynne Nicholas
Southern New Hampshire University
ATH 111: Intro to Cultural Anthropology
Professor Amanda Busby
March 19, 2023
3-2 Journal: Applying Cultural Relativism 2
3-2 Journal: Applying Cultural Relativism
I decided to discuss the video "Would You Consume It? 10 Weird Foods We Dare You
to Try" for my journal assignment. In the video, they explain the origins of ten various foods that
are referred to as delicacies. The foods described in this video are cultural norms in the cultures
from which they originate when it comes to cultural norms. After viewing the video, a few of
these delicacies that stand out to me were Kopi Luwak and Fruit Bat Soup. One of the priciest
coffees in the world is Kopi Luwak. An Asian Palm Civet consumes the seeds first before
defecating them. Then someone gathers them to sell. Fruit Bat Soup is a bowl of broth with
