Read the following sentences and describe whether or not
each one is culturally appropriate and/or unbiased.
• The Hispanic man aced the test.
• The fireman put out the fire.
• The woman driver caused an accident.
• It was clearly an example of bad sportsmanship.
What will be an ideal response?
(1) His ethnicity is irrelevant. (2) It is not parallel in its treatment of both men and
women. (3) The use of "woman driver" promotes stereotypes. (4) Sportsmanship conjures
up images of men—fair play would be more neutral.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is a recommended strategy when facing a hostile question?
A. Tell your audience what you want them to do. B. When you don't know the answer, admit it. C. Be lengthy. This will give you credibility. D. Do not acknowledge emotions.
What advice would you give to a newly formed group of high school students about how to improve verbal communication during their discussions? List as many guidelines as you can and briefly explain how each could benefit the group.
What will be an ideal response?
A common criticism of Feminist Standpoint Theory is that
A. it has little heuristic value B. it is rooted in essentialism C. it is organized around a language that emphasizes equity among groups D. it doesn't explain the link between communication behavior and individual experiences
Virtually every persuasive strategy can be labeled manipulative.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)