Sociologist Herbert Blumer Suggested That the Meaning of a Thing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Sociologist Herbert Blumer suggested that the meaning of a thing for a person grows out of the ways in which others respond to the object and the person's actions toward it.Which of the following is NOT an example of this?

• A)Burning the American flag is considered a serious taboo because it is viewed as unpatriotic.
• B)Many Catholics consider it offensive to wear the rosary as an everyday necklace.
• C)A chronically ill man is cured following a week of prayer.
• D)Some Muslim women choose to wear hijab as a statement of their religious faith.

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