A paradigm shift is best described as a(n):
A) inversion of a social hierarchy that allows egalitarianism to emerge.
B) change in the perspective that a group of people takes on a social issue.
C) natural hierarchy that appears to be socially just and sensible.
D) means to re-educate all people on what it is that makes us human.

Question

A paradigm shift is best described as a(n):
A)  inversion of a social hierarchy that allows egalitarianism to emerge.
B)  change in the perspective that a group of people takes on a social issue.
C)  natural hierarchy that appears to be socially just and sensible.
D)  means to re-educate all people on what it is that makes us human.

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A paradigm shift refers to a fundamental change in the approach or underlying assumptions about a particular topic or issue. It is about altering how a group of people perceive or think about something, rather than changing social structures or hierarchies directly.

A Paradigm Shift Is Best Described as A(n)