One of the primary benefits of Muted Group Theory is that it
A) advocates the status quo
B) essentializes men and women
C) has received extensive empirical support
D) challenges us to review what we accept and reject from public speakers

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Muted Group Theory highlights how certain groups (often women and minorities) are marginalized in communication, leading to their voices being less heard or valued. It challenges us to reconsider the norms and biases in our communication practices, including how we evaluate what is accepted or rejected from public speakers. This theory does not advocate for maintaining the status quo or essentializing gender differences, nor is it primarily noted for its empirical support, but rather for its conceptual contribution to understanding power dynamics in communication.

One of the Primary Benefits of Muted Group Theory Is