Asked by Shaskya Castillo on Jun 14, 2024
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Which of the following best exemplifies an imagined community?
A) a basketball team
B) Jamaican Canadians
C) people born in 1993
D) you and your ideal romantic partner
Imagined Community
A concept describing how members of a social group or nation perceive themselves as part of a larger community through shared symbols, languages, and media, despite not knowing all members personally.
- Identify the function of reference groups in influencing individual actions.
Verified Answer
AA
Adedoyin AdeyemoJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An imagined community refers to a socially constructed community, imagined by the people who perceive themselves as part of that group. Jamaican Canadians exemplify this as they share a common identity based on cultural or national ties, despite not necessarily knowing each other personally.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the function of reference groups in influencing individual actions.