What Does the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis Argue

question 19

Multiple Choice

What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis argue?

• A) Language imprisons people.
• B) Language is common to both animals and humans.
• C) Language shapes how its speakers view reality.
• D) Language is less important than symbols in determining how we view the world.

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Definitions:

Stigma

The disapproval and discrimination against individuals or groups based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.

Positive Prejudice

Preconceived positive opinions or attitudes held towards a group without sufficient information or based on stereotypes.

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Prejudicial beliefs or discriminatory behaviors based on perceived racial differences, often resulting in inequality and social division.