Imagine That a Powerful and Influential Person Decided to Heavily

question 35

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a powerful and influential person decided to heavily tattoo her own face with symbols and images that told parts of her life story.Would she be treated as a deviant?

• A) No, powerful people are often allowed to do things others find strange.
• B) Yes, any culture would consider that to be a deviant act.
• C) No, there are several cultures where this sort of behavior is very common.
• D) Yes, it would be in the United States, though there are other cultures that would consider it normal or desirable.

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Definitions:

Sexuality-Based Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, often manifesting in employment, education, and other societal arenas.

Race

Refers to the categorization of humans into populations or groups based on various sets of physical characteristics, often associated with social and political implications.

Organizational Life

The dynamics, culture, and day-to-day activities that take place within an organization.

Whiteness

Refers to a set of cultural practices and norms that are often associated with white people and that sustain a position of power and privilege in society.