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  1. Aug 25, 2016 · To many, "mixed" invited associations like "mixed up," "mixed company" and "mixed signals," all of which reinforced existing stereotypes of "mixed" people as confused, untrustworthy or defective.

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  2. Their confident demeanor, in turn, enables upper- and upper-middle-class speakers to project images of credibility, honesty, and competence that are important in all social arenas—especially the workplace” (Thompson and Hickey 2012:221).

  3. Jul 23, 2024 · In sociology, multiculturalism describes how a given society deals with cultural diversity. Multiculturalism assumes members of different cultures can coexist peacefully and society is enriched by preserving, respecting, and encouraging cultural diversity.

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  4. 1. If you are mixed up, you are confused, often because of emotional or social problems. [...] 2. To be mixed up in something bad, or with someone you disapprove of, means to be involved in it or with them. [...] More. Definitions of 'mixed-up' in a state of befuddlement or turmoil; confused, troubled, etc. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'mixed up'

    • Achieved and Ascribed Status. It is referred to as “ascribed status” when a status is assigned to an individual at birth solely on the basis of the person’s background and location.
    • Proletariat and Bourgeoisie. These two concepts were first introduced by Marx and played an important part in his work. According to Marx, people in a capitalist society are essentially divided into two categories: the proletariat and the bourgeoisie.
    • Society. When a group of people with a shared culture lives in a particular territory, and believes that they are a distinct entity that is relatively autonomous, independent and self-sufficient, they are said to constitute a society.
    • Westernization. As the term suggests, “Westernization” refers to the process by which non-Western societies adopt the customs, habits, behaviors, and culture of Western societies, either through coercion or as a result of influence.
  5. 1. adjective. If you are mixed up, you are confused, often because of emotional or social problems. I think he's a rather mixed up kid. 2. adjective [v-link ADJ in/with n] To be mixed up in something bad, or with someone you disapprove of, means to be involved in it or with them.

  6. 1. If you are mixed up, you are confused, often because of emotional or social problems. [...] 2. To be mixed up in something bad, or with someone you disapprove of, means to be involved in it or with them. [...] More. Definitions of 'mixed-up' in a state of mental confusion; perplexed. [...] More. Grammar Question.

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