Anne, a teenager, is constantly bullied by her peers in school because of her dark skin color. She frequently hears her peers say remarks such as "You are so unattractive" and "You are inferior." Despite being a good student, Anne develops an inferiority complex and starts believing that she is ugly. This leads to her being aloof and actively shying away from social events. This scenario most likely illustrates that __________.
a. language is a means of cultural transmission
b. language can determine reality
c. words reflect cultural heritage
d. words can promote xenocentrism
b. language can determine reality
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Lorenzo is very well respected in his community and people have encouraged him to act as a leader to try to challenge discrimination in their community. A social movement scholar would identify Lorenzo as a cultural resource.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
__________ consists of the usual patterns between students and teachers, for example, or between men and women; these patterns were laid out before any of these people were born.
a. Behavior b. Ordination c. Social structure d. Classical structure
Discuss the possible incongruence between sex and gender.
What will be an ideal response?
Who described class as "script, map, and guide"?
A. Karl Marx B. Max Weber C. Russ Eckel D. Alfred Lubrano