In Which of the Following Situations Was Proximity Likely to Have

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Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations was proximity likely to have been an important factor?

• A) Carlotta wants to find a job in Vancouver because she grew up there.
• B) Marisa married the young man who lived next door.
• C) Anita loaned Janine some money because Janine is her cousin.
• D) Alfred joined the Canadian Armed Forces after graduation.

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Definitions:

Othering

The process of perceiving or portraying someone or a group as fundamentally different or alien, used to emphasize and justify discrimination or marginalization.

Normalizing

The process of making something into a norm or standard within a society or culture, often involving the minimization of deviance from that standard.

Hegemonizing

The act or process of establishing dominance or leadership, especially by one state or social group over others.

Queer Theory

An interdisciplinary approach that challenges traditional ideas about sexuality and gender, emphasizing the fluidity and socially constructed nature of these concepts.