Batool did not want to wear a sari to the mall because she was afraid of what shoppers at the mall would say about her. How would George Herbert Mead refer to the shoppers Batool was concerned about?
A)as significant others
B)as generalized others
C) as significant shoppers
D) as generalized shoppers

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In this scenario, the shoppers at the mall are not specific individuals who hold significant roles in Batool's life, such as family or close friends (significant others). They are instead strangers who represent a larger social group or society as a whole, who may have certain expectations or norms for dress and behavior (generalized others). Therefore, the best answer is B - as generalized others.

Batool Did Not Want to Wear a Sari to the Mall