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Bob-Dole

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What does it mean to say that commonly held beliefs about social groups are socially constructed?
 
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What is meant by the term social identity?
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: There is general agreement, as put forth by those with power to influence the larger society,
about how to perceive and value the characteristics of our own and other's social groups



Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Social identities are categories which include (but are not limited to) gender, race, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, religion, social class, ability, age, and nationality. Social identities affect our
values, worldviews, attitudes, behaviors, and experiences in the world




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