In a Multicultural Society

question 57

Multiple Choice

In a multicultural society,

• A) people reject their own cultural traditions in favor of those of the dominant group
• B) people share some common core values but also retain aspects of their distinct cultures
• C) new cultural traditions emerge that are shared by all members of a society and reflect contributions from each of their original cultures
• D) the society recognizes and promotes cultural diversity rather than merely tolerating it

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interaction

A theoretical perspective in sociology and social psychology that focuses on how individuals interact with one another based on the meanings they assign to symbols.

Symbols

Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

Erving Goffman's Dramaturgy

Goffman's theory that life is like a never-ending play in which people are actors, each playing a variety of roles, with the goal of managing the impression they make on others.

Discredited Stigmas

Social marks of disgrace that have been challenged, reconsidered, or proven to be unjust.