Liberalism is a philosophical tradition that “is seen as focusing on the rights of the individual” (Pike, 2008, p. 94), the value freedom or personal autonomy, and the idea that every human being has equal moral worth, regardless of gender, ethnicity, cultural beliefs, or religion. Liberals believe that laws and public organizations should help individuals achieve an independent lifestyle. The term "liberalism" is a historical tradition that has its origins in the 17th century, when it was used in reaction to early traditions related to the natural hierarchy of human beings, and was also used as a challenge in opposition to liberalism. regard to various forms of discrimination. (Pike, 2008, p. 93).PARA 1 – WIDER DEBATE (0 OF 200 WORDS)PARA 2 – IN FAVOR 1 WIDER DEBATE (454 of 200 WORDS)Supporting cultural exemption and promoting autonomy is vital. This gives people the right to express their unique individuality. The United Kingdom is a nation that is home to a large number of people of different ethnic backgrounds, beliefs and cultures from all over the world. In these circumstances, it is important to respond to the demands of ethnic minorities, provided that this does not create problems for the population as a whole. For individuals to feel free and autonomous, they must be able to implement their cultural beliefs, provided those cultural beliefs do not violate the law. All individuals are unique because of their distinctive identity and beliefs. If you remove this identity, autonomy will cease to exist. Liberal philosophers support cultural exemptions and promote autonomy because it is the freedom to practice what an individual believes. By supporting cultural exemption and promoting autonomy, they would...... middle of paper ......ng go to pray in a mosque. "but if this is going to significantly disadvantage his students, his colleagues, the school and no alternative arrangement is possible, for whatever reason [...] then there must be other ways for this man to perform his Friday prayers. (Bikhu Parekh, speaking in “Cultural Exemption Discussion-Cultural Encounter” 2008, track 5), This has an effect on the wider population and it is right to do so. Barry comments on the adoption policy for same-sex couples, stating that he disagrees with Catholic adoption agencies being forced to accept same-sex couples. His reason is that although this exemption does not affect the safety of others, he believes that it was not necessary to apply it because there are other agencies that accept single-sex adoptions and that by using these alternative organizations, this would avoid affecting the safety of people.