Words have positive connotations when relating to male power, prestige, and leadership; when relating to women, they carry negative overtones of weakness, inferiority, and emotional immaturity. This differentiation demonstrates how __________.

a. language curbs gender narcissism
b. language promotes gender xenocentrism
c. language helps promote postgenderism
d. language and gender are intertwined


d. language and gender are intertwine

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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