Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language?

In the United States, how do societal factors influence negative aspects of romantic relationships?

a. The media often portrays female aggression as normal and acceptable. b. More attention is paid to how men behave during unwanted sexual encounters than to how women behave. c. Rather than blaming the victim, society tends to focus on what we should do to minimize aggression. d. Men who are abused are often stigmatized.

Being a _________ means we make choices about what we believe and how to relate to the messages you encounter.

A. Feminist scholar B. Cultural scholar C. Critical consumer D. Cultural critic