The central premise of Muted Group Theory is that
A. all speakers of the English language were equally represented in its development
B. members of marginalized groups are silenced and rendered inarticulate as speakers
C. women are naturally less talkative than men
D. the division of labor based on sex originated during the Renaissance
Answer: B
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A. coercion. B. compromise. C. proof. D. persuasion.
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Hitler targeted two areas to condemn and promote his policies: Americans and movies. ___
Indicate whether the statement is true or false