Affirmative Action and Diversity Are Not Only Different in Their

question 49

True/False

Affirmative action and diversity are not only different in their definitions but also in their purpose, how they are practiced, and the reactions they produce.

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Definitions:

Benjamin Lee Whorf

An American linguist and fire prevention engineer known for his ideas on linguistic relativity, the hypothesis that language influences thought.

Noam Chomsky

An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his theory of generative grammar and criticism of behaviorism.

Ironic Statements

Expressions that usually mean the opposite of what they say, often used for humorous or emphatic effect.

Sarcastic Statements

Sarcastic statements are remarks made with the intent to mock or convey contempt, often through verbal irony or saying the opposite of what one means.