This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When we examine the representation of women in language, what can we conclude about terms used for ... (Read 98 times)

cabate

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
on: Jun 21, 2018
When we examine the representation of women in language, what can we conclude about terms used for women and men?
 
  a. The female member of a pair of words often has a more negative connotation than the male member of the pair.
  b. Men are more likely than women to be referred to with infantilizing terms.
  c. Men and women are usually referred to with different, but parallel terms.
  d. Women are assumed to be the norm, whereas special terms are used for men.

Question 2

Which of the following students provides the best summary about the representation of women in religion and myth?
 
  a. Hongbo: Women are uniformly portrayed in a positive fashion..
  b. Joachim: The women in religion and myth are represented by both positive and negative images..
  c. Kate: Although women are portrayed in a positive fashion in religion, they are portrayed in a negative fashion in mythology..
  d. Liza: Women are portrayed in a positive fashion in Western religions and in a negative fashion in Eastern religions..


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

katheyjon

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


cabate

  • Member
  • Posts: 537
Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!

smrtceo

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Both men and women gain weight in young adulthood and middle adulthood, losing in the late 50s, but Both men and women gain weight in young adulthood and middle adulthood, losing in the late 50s, but
Syntax Allows Us to Understand Language by the Organization of the Words Syntax Allows Us to Understand Language by the Organization of the Words
What Percentage of U.S. Married Women Ages 40-44 Have Never Given Birth? What Percentage of U.S. Married Women Ages 40-44 Have Never Given Birth?
Schematic representation of MHC class I molecule, consisting of 3 α domains and 1 β2-microglobulin ... Schematic representation of MHC class I molecule, consisting of 3 α domains and 1 β2-microglobulin ...
Dolphin’s ability to understand an artificial language Dolphin’s ability to understand an artificial language
Flo Hyman was a 6 foot 5 inch star on the U.S. women’s volleyball team that won a silver medal in ... Flo Hyman was a 6 foot 5 inch star on the U.S. women’s volleyball team that won a silver medal in ...
Video: Stroke volume

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library