A Default Assumption Demonstrates How a Belief in Our Language

question 29

True/False

A default assumption demonstrates how a belief in our language can limit our thinking.

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Definitions:

Marcus Garvey

A prominent Black nationalist leader who advocated for the Pan-Africanism movement and the return of the African diaspora to their ancestral lands.

Malcolm X

An African American Muslim minister and human rights activist in the 1950s and 60s, known for his advocacy for the rights of blacks and his criticism of the civil rights movement for its emphasis on nonviolence.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

An influential American civil rights leader known for his advocacy for nonviolent resistance and his role in advancing civil rights and racial equality in the United States.

Homophily

The tendency of individuals to associate and bond with similar others, often leading to social and economic networks characterized by high degrees of similarity in beliefs, values, and social status.