"Gender, Which Is a State of Mind and Embodied Attitude

question 37

Multiple Choice

"Gender, which is a state of mind and embodied attitude, is a site of volatile power, pleasure, and subtle coercion, often used to _______ our thoughts and bodily affects. Normative gender is certainly wielded as a weapon by children anxious to shore up their own selfhood by challenging someone else's. Consider your memory and you'll find that this is true."

• A) discipline
• B) free
• C) celebrate
• D) epitomize

Comprehend the use and avoidance of technical jargon, clichés, euphemisms, and dysphemisms in professional settings.

Understand and apply principles of inclusive and non-biased communication.

Recognize and utilize specific and clear language in business writing.

Distinguish between connotative and denotative meanings of words.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for all adjustments to be made within a market or economy.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, brand, and price.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a loss of total societal welfare.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of a firm's resources, indicating it is surpassing the next best alternative.