Most women take the family name of a man they marry. In sociological terms, this is an example of how language can be used to convey ________

a. power over others.
b. personal knowledge of others.
c. the importance of others.
d. the importance of the marital bond.


Answer: a

Sociology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. one-quarter b. one-third c. one-half d. two-thirds

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