Most English-speaking people living in the U.S. tend to think of birds "singing" while Korean-speaking people living in Korea think of them as "weeping." The difference speaks to________ as a social force
a. sound
b. emotion
c. nature
d. language
d
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In his book on family relationships, Simon states that it is important to teach children that love and care giving are synonymous to each other
He believes that children should understand their responsibility to care for their elderly family members when they grow up. However Nora, a critic, states that this "affection myth" can have negative consequences on children. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to strengthen Nora's argument? A) Children who are taught to care for the elderly learn about cooperation and a sense of community at a young age. B) Children undergo undue amounts of stress when they are taught that care giving and love mean the same thing. C) Research indicates that extended families in which the parents live with their adult children tend to be happier than nuclear families. D) Children who care for the elders turn out to be more sensitive toward others' needs and be more responsible individuals.
Describe the concept of "Otherness." How do majority groups use Otherness to justify inequality?
What will be an ideal response?
In the ____ hypothesis, symbolic interactionists point out that when people from diverse groups are exposed to each other, favorable attitudes and behavior develop when certain factors are present.
a. relationship
b.social behavior
c. contact
d. participation