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Publication Date
2026
Access Type
Open Access
Department
Social Sciences and Global Studies
Course Number
SOC 120
Context of Activity or Assignment
Students examine the complex ethical issue. The assignment requires students to apply four distinct moral reasoning principles (Objectivism, Subjective Relativism, Cultural Relativism, and Emotivism) to analyze the practice from multiple, competing theoretical perspectives.
Purpose of Activity or Assignment
To learn how to apply different ethical frameworks to analyze a complex, real-world social issue. To engage multiple perspectives and counterarguments before forming conclusions.
Potential Pitfalls and Teaching Tips
This assignment requires the discussion of a controversial and sensitive practice (Female Circumcision/FGC) to properly discuss ethical reasoning. A wide-class discussion at the outset about why this specific case is chosen is recommended.
Activity / Assignment Type
Wide-Class Discussion
Additional Activity / Assignment Type
Brainstorming
Undergraduate Learning Outcome
ULO 1: Intellectual Skills
GE Area
Critical Thinking
Duration
45 Minutes
Recommended Citation
Tezcan, Tolga, "Ethical Reasoning" (2026). Activities and Assignments Collection. 18.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/18