The ______ theory suggests that marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQ community, suffer from a lot of lexical gaps and therefore may feel as if something is wrong with them due to the lack of adequate vocabulary for their unique experiences.
A) two-culture
B) muted group
C) social learning
D) linguistic determinism

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The muted group theory posits that marginalized or less powerful groups in society, including the LGBTQ community, may lack the words or vocabulary to fully express their experiences and perspectives, leading to feelings of exclusion or inadequacy. This theory suggests that dominant groups in society control language, thus muting the voices of less powerful groups.

The ______ Theory Suggests That Marginalized Communities, Such as the LGBTQ