Some of the reasons cited are ideological and cultural clashes such as 'Western' emphasis that economic rights are given priority over individual political and civil rights, and philosophical ideas around human nature and societal relationships that differ from those held in the 'West'. ... 'Traditionalism' is generally used when referring to an 'African', 'Islamic', 'Hindu' or 'Asian' perspective. ... Robertson and Merrils (1996) write 'it is clear that the mainstream has its origin in the liberal democratic tra...

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