The Statement, "People Make Too Much Out of Differences

question 21

Multiple Choice

The statement, "People make too much out of differences. Aren't we all human beings? Don't we all have the same red blood running through our veins?" is an example of ______________.

• A) Devaluing
• B) Defensiveness
• C) Distancing
• D) Denial

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Definitions:

Collective Conscience

a term coined by Emile Durkheim to describe the set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society.

Conflict Theorists

Sociologists who view social life as a competition and focus on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Social Inequalities

The existence of unequal opportunities or rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society.

Larger Society

Refers to the overarching social environment or community that encompasses various smaller groups and individuals.