How Does Cell Phone Usage in the United States Compare

question 85

Multiple Choice

How does cell phone usage in the United States compare to usage in Africa?

• A)There are more landlines in Africa because of limited resources.
• B)There are more cell phones in the United States because of higher incomes.
• C)In Africa there are few landlines;most people use cell phones.
• D)Cell phone usage is growing faster in the United States.

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Definitions:

Social Stigma

The disapproval or discrimination against an individual or group based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.

Identity

The understanding of oneself as a unique individual, including one's beliefs, values, and personality traits.

Devalued

Reduced in worth or perceived importance.

Minority Group

A subgroup of people who, based on physical or cultural traits, are differentiated from and less powerful than the dominant group in a society.