A Trip to New York from Boston Will Take 4

question 129

Short Answer

A trip to New York from Boston will take 4 1/2 hours. Assuming we are two-thirds of the way there, how much longer will the trip take?

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Definitions:

Orientalism

A concept primarily introduced by Edward Said to describe the West's often patronizing representation and interpretation of societies and cultures of the East, shaping perceptions and misunderstandings.

Racialized Knowledge

The concept that knowledge and truth are influenced by and serve to perpetuate racial hierarchies and biases in society.

East-West Relations

The diplomatic, cultural, and economic interactions between Eastern and Western countries, often highlighting geopolitical tensions and cooperation.

Southern Theory

A critical approach in sociology that highlights and addresses the biases and limitations of theories developed in the global North, advocating for perspectives from the global South.