Why Would a Study of the "N-Word" Most Likely Be

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why would a study of the "N-word" most likely be done using a sociolinguistic approach?

• A) Sociolinguistics studies the intersection between language and systems of power, such as race, class, and age.
• B) Sociolinguistics is preferred in the study of the development of language over time, including its changes and variations.
• C) This particular field of anthropology studies how social behavior is created by language.
• D) Sociolinguistics studies the variation in languages between places.

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Definitions:

Leadership Positions

Roles or titles within an organization or group that carry responsibility for guiding and making decisions.

Underrepresented

Refers to groups or categories of individuals who are not adequately represented in a specific context or environment, often leading to calls for diversity and inclusion.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias towards someone or something, not based on reason or actual experience.

Gender Egalitarianism

The belief in and the promotion of equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for individuals of all genders.