Which One of the Following Statements Speaks to the Role

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements speaks to the role of age in the Korean language?

• A)It is impossible to carry on a conversation without taking age into consideration.
• B)Korean language has very few references to age.
• C)Korean forms of address require the speaker to refer to elder brothers and sisters by their first names.
• D)Koreans must use a special name to address a younger sibling.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theorist

A sociologist or scholar who views social life as a competition and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Functionalist Perspective

A sociological approach that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on the functions that different elements perform.

Economic Interests

Refers to the financial stakes or benefits that an individual, group, or organization has in certain outcomes.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of power and inequality in shaping social relations and institutions.