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Voters in one town noticed that the instructions at their polling place were written only in English. At a town-wide meeting, one citizen mentioned this issue. Everyone agreed that this was not fair to voters who felt more comfortable reading instructions in another language. Neighboring towns posted the instructions in four languages. Residents who spoke different languages worked to translate and post the instructions in Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.Which situation best explains how the people used their intersectionality to solve the problem?

A
The government listened to people at the town meeting.
B
Voters noticed that the signs at the polling place were in English.
C
Looking at other towns helped prove that others posted instructions in different languages.
D
People with different language backgrounds worked together to create translations.
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Which term defines how a person’s identities overlap to influence how they experience the world?

A
intersectionality
B
values
C
diversity
D
tolerance
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During an activity, Parvana shares these facts about herself:"I live with my dad. We practice the religion of Islam. I love to read in my spare time. It’s really important to me to spend time with my friends.”Which detail is part of Parvana’s social identity?

A
lives with her dad
B
loves to read
C
practices Islam
D
values time with friends
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Bilan introduces himself in an online message board. "Hi! I’m Bilan, and I’m a boy in the eighth grade. I’ve lived in Minneapolis my whole life, and my parents moved here from Somalia. I wanted to join this group to talk to other kids who play sports using wheelchairs.”Which concept applies to Bilan’s description of himself?

A
media literacy
B
intersectionality
C
discrimination
D
economic class
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Considering a disabled transgender individual in the context of intersectionality, which statement best describes the stereotyping challenges they might face?

A
they would only face stereotypes related to their gender identity
B
they would face compounded stereotypes stemming from both their gender identity and physical condition
C
they would face reduced stereotyping for each aspect of their identity due to the complex overlapping
D
they would only face stereotypes related to their physical condition
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Which scenario best demonstrates how an individual's personal identity is shaped by intrinsic factors?

A
Jamal chooses a career in social work because he has always been naturally empathetic and wants to help others.
B
Leah starts wearing makeup because all her friends are doing it, and she wants to fit in.
C
Akira becomes interested in environmental issues after learning about climate change in her science class.
D
Ahmed starts playing basketball because his neighborhood has many basketball courts, making it the most accessible sport.
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Members of the student council give suggestions on how to spend extra money for the students in the 10th grade. Gan suggests that they invite suggestions from all students. They receive some suggestions for planning a class trip. Some vegetarian students mention the lack of vegetarian food in the cafeteria. One student who uses a wheelchair mentions the baseball field and says she cannot access it unless changes are made. The student council debates the different suggestions.How did intersectionality help the student council with their debate?

A
People with different identities all had their voices heard.
B
Students felt better that their opinions were heard.
C
The student council found that they needed to vote on the issues.
D
The different suggestions showed them that there was no way to make everyone happy.
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Which aspect is an extrinsic factor that shapes identity?

A
genetic makeup
B
societal expectations
C
emotional tendencies
D
natural personality traits
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Which word is the sum of a person’s unique characteristics?

A
values
B
identity
C
diversity
D
tolerance
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Which of these characteristics is part of a social identity?

A
achievements
B
interests
C
family structure
D
economic status

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