Fishman's (1978) Analysis of Couples in Conversation Concluded That Women's

question 18

Multiple Choice

Fishman's (1978) analysis of couples in conversation concluded that women's use of informal phrases (such as d'ya know?) :

• A) reflects the growing equality between men and women
• B) * reflects the asymmetry between men and women
• C) reflects a lack of assertiveness in women
• D) reflects confidence and boldness in women

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Definitions:

Export Restriction

Export restriction is a policy imposed by governments to limit or control the export of certain goods, services, or technology, often for political, economic, or environmental reasons.

Nontariff Barrier

Refers to any restriction, other than tariffs, that is used by countries to control the amount of trade across their borders, including quotas, embargoes, or regulations.

Trade Embargo

A government-imposed restriction on trade with a specific country or the exchange of specific goods.

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods to regulate trade by increasing the price of foreign products.