What is the linguistic relativity hypothesis?

What will be an ideal response?


It argues that the grammar, structure, and categories embodied in each language affect how its speakers see reality.

Sociology

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Elderly abuse in families is very rare

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If a newly married couple is expected to live with or near the husband's parents, the family structure is said to be ____

a. patrilocal b. patrilineal c. patriarchal d. matrilocal e. masculinist

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The fact that people with comparable occupations and incomes participate more in the civic and political life of their communities when they have more education demonstrates the power of __________ in schools

a. allocation b. credentialing c. labeling d. socialization

Sociology

Which of the following would be an example of a primary group?

A. nuclear family B. scout troop C. large university class D. group of commuters on the highway

Sociology