There is an important distinction between Non-Essentialism and Relativism.

There is an important distinction between Non-Essentialism and Relativism. While both call for respecting different theoretical perspectives, Relativism doesn't make ultimate choices, while Non-Essentialism calls for people to choose one over the other based upon 

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the different consequences that flow from advocating one versus the other.

the legitimacy of one position vis-a-vis another position. 

the number of people advocating for one over the other.

how close one or another is to the absolute, objective truth.