Social Relativity Theory: Moral Structures, Power and Social Reference Frames in Contemporary Societies

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Authors: LUNCHANAWAT NIMMAHNRATANAKUL
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Abstract

This article series presents Social Relativity Theory as a contemporary theoretical framework for explaining the relationships between morality, power and social reference frames in modern human societies. The theory proposes that perceptions of goodness, evil, normality and deviation do not exist as absolute values, but rather vary according to social structures, relational dynamics and symbolic power within specific contexts. The articles within this series function as analytical extensions of the core theory, examining its application across multiple dimensions of human life, including the individual, community and broader social systems. Together, they demonstrate how moral judgments and human behavior are shaped, stabilized, or transformed through shifting social reference frames in contemporary society.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Crime Deviance and Social Control Philosophy and Social Theory Philosophical Ethics and Theory

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 February 2026