The social construction of race is deeply rooted in

a. ethnic histories of those who chose their racial labels and identifications.
b. the history of European colonization and the invention of racial hierarchy.
c. the scientific discovery of biological differences that constitute racial differences.
d. the innate differences that manifest in physical features such as skin color, hair texture, and eye color.


b. the history of European colonization and the invention of racial hierarchy.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Globalization is characterized by the interconnectedness of people’s lives through communication technology, global capitalism, and international political institutions. 2. Melissa believes that American culture is superior to other cultures because of the values placed on freedom and individuality. This is a form of ethnocentrism. 3. To engage in “praxis” means that you take action based on your careful reflection, and also you critically reflect after taking action. 4. Globalization is positive because the gap between the wealthy and the poor is decreasing within countries and around the world. 5. Sia is an Asian American woman. Because of her experience of both racism and sexism in the United States, she is able to see things differently and understand the issues of race and gender more clearly. This is an example of standpoint theory.

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Nonverbal communication can do which of the following in relation to verbal communication?

a. Repeat or reinforce b. Remain impersonal c. Remove all ambiguity d. Be conveyed only through a single channel

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That element which makes your voice unique is known as

a. quality b. pitch c. volume d. articulation

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