The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that

A) reality is the result of social inequality.
B) language provides the lens through which social reality is defined.
C) there is no relationship between language and culture.
D) language reflects social differences and therefore material culture.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposes that language shapes our perception of reality and provides the lens through which we define social reality. It suggests that our thoughts and behaviors are influenced by the language we use. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that

A) reality is the result of social inequality.
B) language provides the lens through which social reality is defined.
C) there is no relationship between language and culture.
D) language reflects social differences and therefore material culture.

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests thatA) reality is the result of social inequality.B) language provides the lens through which social reality is defined.C) there is no relationship between language and culture.D) language reflects social differences and therefore material culture.

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that

A) reality is the result of social inequality.
B) language provides the lens through which social reality is defined.
C) there is no relationship between language and culture.
D) language reflects social differences and therefore material culture.