How Does Language Influence Patterns of Social Inequality

question 8

Multiple Choice

How does language influence patterns of social inequality?

• A) Language has little effect on patterns of race or gender inequality.
• B) Language may reproduce inequalities through stereotypes and assumptions that may be built into what people say.
• C) Studies have proven that what someone is called really doesn't matter, since identity is developed internally by the individual.
• D) While language affects patterns of race and gender, there is no indication that it influences patterns of class inequality.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

The belief that one's actions and decisions are primarily controlled by personal decisions and efforts rather than external factors.

Environmental Forces

External factors that affect an organization's performance and operations, including economic, political, technological, and cultural influences.

Successes And Failures

Refers to the outcomes of actions, initiatives, or projects, indicating whether objectives were met (success) or not (failure).

Trait Approach

A theory in psychology that attributes personality and behavior to consistent patterns of inherent traits or characteristics within an individual.