Mary Is Fired for Wearing Skirts That Are Too Short

question 71

True/False

Mary is fired for wearing skirts that are too short to conform to her office dress code. This is a form of institutionalized gender discrimination.

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Definitions:

Ethnocentric

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a devaluation of other cultures.

Culture Shock

A feeling of confusion, doubt, or nervousness caused by being in a place that is very different from what one is used to.

Contact Hypothesis

The more contact you have with someone who is different from you, the more positive regard you will have for that person.