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The Term "Savage" Has Been Applied to Different Groups of People

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The term "savage" has been applied to different groups of people at various points in history. How does this term connect to issues of power and identity? What other contemporary terms or worldviews can you think of that invoke the same principle implied in the term "savage?"


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Gender

Gender refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men, women, and other gender identities.

Aggressive

Behavior characterized by or resulting from a forceful and energetic action or attitude.

Theoretical Perspective

A particular set of assumptions about the nature of social phenomena that guides research and analysis in social sciences.

Gender

Social and cultural distinctions associated with being male or female, as opposed to biological differences.

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