In what ways is language changed to reflect our changing understandings of ourselves and our world?
a. To reject terms that we find objectionable.
b. To create new terms to define realities we think are important.
c. To shape meanings of our culture.
d. To better define how we see ourselves and the world.
e. All of the above.
e. All of the above.
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A. internalization B. role taking C. racial socialization D. resocialization E. multigenerational socialization
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)