The Idea of Women as a "Muted Group" Was First

question 31

True/False

The idea of women as a "muted group" was first proposed by Kramarae and received highly negative responses from the male-dominated intellectual circles.

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Emotions

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Anxiety

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Reaction Formation

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Defence Mechanisms

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