The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that a. linguistics is only applicable to cultures with written records. b. language constructs our perception of reality. c. culture is the result of language. d. language is an inevitable result of every culture.

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Trevor

13 October, 17:46

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that a. linguistics is only applicable to cultures with written records. b. language constructs our perception of reality. c. culture is the result of language. d. language is an inevitable result of every culture.

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Agustin Galvan · Answer 1

language constructs our perception of reality

Explanation:

Sapir-Whorf is also known as the hypothesis of linguistic reality, It explains that human language structure affects the way he perceive things. The language of a person can influence how life issues are been perceived.

There are two hypothesis to this,

Stronger hypothesis it was in place by early linguist before the beginning of world war two it says human thought is a function of his language.

Weaker hypothesis was upheld by modern linguistics it says that language can only influence our thoughts and decisions we make.