Which of the Following Is True of Gender Differences Within

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of gender differences within languages?

• A) Women seem to be more concerned with "correctness" than men.
• B) Men seem to be more concerned with "correctness" than women.
• C) Women use more descriptive words than men.
• D) Men use more descriptive words than women.

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Definitions:

Cultural Nationalism

A form of nationalism focused on the promotion of one's own nation’s culture and interests over foreign influences.

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Identity Politics

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