Sociolinguists Have Found That Societies That Maintain Social Inequalities and Hierarchies

question 39

True/False

Sociolinguists have found that societies that maintain social inequalities and hierarchies often have different forms of the same language that are used for addressing higher or lower status individuals, kin versus nonkin, and males versus females.

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Micrometers

Precision measuring instruments capable of taking very small measurements, often used in mechanical engineering and machining to ensure accuracy to the thousandth of a millimeter.

Dial Calipers

Precision measuring tools that use a calibrated dial to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object, often used in mechanical engineering and metalworking.

Flat Rate

A pricing structure where a service or product is offered at a consistent price, regardless of different variables that might affect cost.

Workweek

A period of seven days typically used to refer to the days on which work is done, usually Monday through Friday in a standard full-time job.