Speech or behavior toward women that people in the United States view as sexist and offensive may be seen by women in other cultures as normal and acceptable. This makes some Americans uncomfortable. What is the best way for them to deal with such situations?
a. Ask the women from these cultures how they feel about the particular speech or behavior.
b. Educate the women from other cultures about why such behavior is sexist and offensive.
c. Tolerate the behavior if women from these cultures say it’s acceptable.
d. Keep their feelings to themselves as it doesn’t affect them.
a. Ask the women from these cultures how they feel about the particular speech or behavior.
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