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londonang

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An important concept in symbolic interaction found in the works of Irving Goffman is the idea that:
 
  a. people play roles or engage in performances..
  b. revolutions are the result of the oppression of some groups by other groups.
  c. social communication is entirely haphazard and unplanned.
  d. bureaucratic organizations arise out of social disharmony.

Question 2

An evaluation of a person, either positively or negatively, on the basis of real or imagined characteristics of a group of which that person is a member is termed:
 
  a. cultural relativism
  b. discrimination
  c. institutional discrimination
  d. prejudice



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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