From a Functionalist Perspective, Language Is a Source of Power

question 115

True/False

From a functionalist perspective, language is a source of power and social control; language perpetuates inequalities between people and between groups because words are used to "keep people in their place."

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

The use of fixed as opposed to variable cost in a firm’s cost structure.

Combined Leverage

Refers to the use of both operating and financial leverage by a company to assess the potential impact on earnings due to changes in sales.

Degree of Financial Leverage

A measure that quantifies the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income due to the use of fixed cost financing.

Earnings per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its common shares outstanding, indicating the company's profitability on a per-share basis.