One way to overcome generational distinctions is to
a. acknowledge that men and women can do tasks equally well
b. tolerate ideas that come from different cultures
c. listen carefully for ideas everyone can agree on
d. favor the habits of one generation over another

the correct answer is c) listen carefully for ideas everyone can agree on.

one way to overcome generational distinctions is to listen carefully for ideas everyone can agree on .

this in an important aspect in communication. if we want understanding from another person, from another generation, we need to show respect first for the other people’s ideas. if we listen carefully to what they have to say, they are going to do the same to us. and in this space of open and respectful communication, it is sure we are going to find commonalities.  

the other options of the question were a) acknowledge that men and women can do tasks equally well, b) tolerate ideas that come from different cultures, and d) favor the habits of one generation over another.

first, the romans stayed isolated because they had to defend their own territories from neighboring cities that were harassing them, like the etruscans. second, once the romans managed to defeat their neighbors, and started to expand their territory, they started to build roads and bridges. finally, now that the romans have covered their territory with roads functioning as highways, they could mobilize their legions faster to assemble larger military units in a specific place

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.