Literacy and power MCQs

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1. In linguistic anthropology, “literacy” refers to:





2. Literacy is often linked to power because:





3. Which of the following best represents the connection between literacy and social control?





4. In colonial contexts, literacy was often used to:





5. Paulo Freire’s concept of “critical literacy” emphasizes:





6. Literacy can reinforce inequality when:





7. Which group often controlled literacy in medieval Europe?





8. Literacy can serve as cultural capital because:





9. The term “functional literacy” means:





10. Literacy campaigns are often associated with:





11. Which is an example of how literacy can empower marginalized groups?





12. In many societies, which gender historically had greater access to literacy?





13. Literacy and power are linked because literacy can:





14. In Foucault’s perspective, literacy is a tool for:





15. The printing press revolutionized literacy by:





16. The term “illiteracy” is often used in policy to:





17. Literacy can become a gatekeeping mechanism when:





18. What is an example of “literacy as domination”?





19. Literacy rates are often indicators of:





20. UNESCO promotes literacy because it is linked to:





21. The concept of “hidden curriculum” in schools refers to:





22. In many colonized regions, which script was imposed to assert power?





23. Which is a modern form of literacy that influences power dynamics?





24. Literacy can be a double-edged sword because:





25. What is the relationship between literacy and legal systems?





26. Freire’s “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” advocates for:





27. Which is a form of symbolic power related to literacy?





28. Literacy practices that favor a dominant language over minority languages contribute to:





29. Critical discourse analysis examines how literacy:





30. Literacy tests were historically used in some countries to:





31. Which form of literacy focuses on interpreting media and digital platforms?





32. Literacy and globalization are connected because:





33. In some societies, literacy is viewed as a status symbol because:





34. Which concept argues that literacy is not neutral but shaped by social forces?





35. Literacy campaigns often fail when:





36. Literacy can change power relations within families by:





37. What is the role of literacy in bureaucracy?





38. Literacy can create cultural homogenization when:





39. In what way is literacy tied to economic power?





40. The spread of literacy through missionary schools often led to:





41. Which is an example of symbolic violence related to literacy?





42. Literacy narratives often portray literacy as:





43. The term “digital divide” refers to:





44. Literacy and nationalism are connected because:





45. Which is a key component of empowerment through literacy?





46. How does literacy influence gender roles in some cultures?





47. Literacy can sustain oppression when:





48. Which of the following is a form of “new literacy”?





49. Literacy campaigns promoting only one national language may lead to:





50. Literacy is most empowering when:





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