The Idea That We Cannot Conceive of Anything for Which

question 89

Multiple Choice

The idea that we cannot conceive of anything for which we lack a symbol or word is called

• A) the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.
• B) linguistic relativity.
• C) naming.
• D) representative speech acts.
• E) none of the options is correct

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

The societal norms dictating the behaviors, activities, and attributes considered appropriate for individuals based on their assigned sex at birth.

Gender-role Identity

An individual's personal sense of themselves in relation to culturally defined gender roles and expectations.

Masculinity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men, often culturally defined and varying across societies.

Femininity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women, often culturally determined.