What Is the Key Concept Underlying the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the key concept underlying the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

• A) Language allows for the easy translation of words from one culture to another.
• B) Languages affect how their speakers think and behave.
• C) Some cultures have evolved to have more sophisticated language than others.
• D) New words and concepts are rarely developed and have remained stable over time.

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Definitions:

Persistent Gender

Enduring gender roles and stereotypes that resist change and continue to shape societal expectations and interactions.

Hochschild

Relates to Arlie Hochschild, an American sociologist recognized for her research on emotions, gender roles, and the economic impacts of caregiving.

Queer Theory

An interdisciplinary approach that seeks to challenge and deconstruct traditional notions of sexuality and gender, focusing on the fluidity and socially constructed nature of these concepts.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on how individuals interpret and assign meanings to symbols, interactions, and experiences in society.