Use Concepts Discussed in the Book So Far to Explain

question 48

Essay

Use concepts discussed in the book so far to explain why the Unicode Consortium put so much effort into making sure that emojis represent a wide range of skin tones and hair color/styles?

Differentiate between mores, folkways, and other types of norms.

Identify the processes of internalizing norms and the role of language in culture.

Analyze the concept of social facts as defined by Durkheim.

Distinguish between ideal culture, real culture, subcultures, and countercultures.

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Definitions:

Wage Rate

The fixed amount of compensation or payment given to an employee by an employer in exchange for work performed, typically expressed on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Workers

Individuals engaged in any form of employment or activity to earn income through the provision of labor or services.

Substitution Effect

The economic principle stating that as the price of a good or service rises, individuals will replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

Output Effect

The impact that changes in output have on economic activity, such as variations in production levels affecting GDP.