A Classic Argument in Sociology Is "If Men Define Situations

question 30

Multiple Choice

A classic argument in sociology is "If men define situations as real,they are real in their consequences." The chapter text uses this to demonstrate which of these?

• A)Majority groups cannot think of themselves as minority groups.
• B)Minority groups often suffer from stereotype threats.
• C)Even though majority and minority statuses are socially constructed,they are treated as "objective."
• D)People rarely change their attitudes about race.

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Definitions:

Concise

Referring to expressing much in few words or being succinct.

You-attitude

A communication approach focused on addressing the needs, interests, and concerns of the audience, rather than the speaker's perspective.

Advertisement

A public announcement or display promoting a product, service, or event to attract or increase interest from the target audience.

Passive Verbs

Passive verbs form sentences where the subject is the recipient of an action, rather than the doer, emphasizing the action or experience over the actor.