What constructs the understanding of the “other” as inherently weak, inferior, and evil?
a. social structures
b. colonial discourses
c. symbolic violence
d. periphery
b. colonial discourses
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A) the federal government has taken an active role in establishing strict regulations. B) technological development has clearly outpaced the resolution of ethical dilemmas. C) research indicates that most procedures are safe and raise no public health concerns. D) both A and C above
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A) It is the most common type of rape in the United States. B) It is also known as date rape. C) It is typically considered to be a more heinous crime than stranger rape. D) It is not considered a crime in all states.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: The Social Construction of RealityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 99, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What is the social construction of reality?
A. a process by which humans differentiate between objectivity and subjectivity B. a process by which humans determine what is meaningful in their own lives C. a process by which human-created ideas become firmly accepted as reality D. a process by which human-created ideas are refined and improved over time