What is a generic language?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS: Generic language purports to include everyone, yet literally only refers to men. Examples of generic language include congressman, spokesman, mailman, and the pronouns he and him used to refer to everyone. Studies have shown that generic language leads to certain assumptions and inclusive language has an impact in how we think.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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___________ The system of trade in which those selling goods or services are permitted to charge an amount greater than their costs in producing or buying the good or service

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The text suggests that interracial marriages serve as an indicator of the relationship among racial groups

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

According to Hochschild, who studied 50 dual-earner married couples, women's increased labor force participation has resulted in

A. greater self-esteem. B. greater self-satisfaction. C. stress of having to do well in two arenas. D. all of the above.

Sociology