When We Say That "The Word Is Not the Thing

question 3

True/False

When we say that "the word is not the thing," we mean that the word is an abstraction, a simplification, a symbol of that for which it stands.

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Definitions:

Global Capitalism

An economic system characterized by global markets, multinational corporations, and the dominance of capitalist economics on a worldwide scale.

Racial Inequality

The unequal treatment or perception of individuals based on their race, leading to disparities in income, education, employment, health, and political representation.

Multidimensional Poverty Index

Measure of poverty that accounts for health, education, and the standard of living.

Developing Countries

Nations with a lower living standard, undeveloped industrial base, and low Human Development Index relative to other countries.