Read the excerpt from "A Latina Judge's Voice" by Hon. Sonia Sotomayor. First, as Professor Martha Minnow has noted, there can never be a universal definition of wise . Second, I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life. What is the purpose of Sotomayor's use of the word wise ?
Answer
A
to emphasize the value of a Latina woman's experience
B
to distract the audience from the reality of the courtroom
C
to add entertainment value to the speech for the audience
D
to demonstrate that an effective judge needs an education
Explanation
Sotomayor connects being “wise” to the richness of a Latina woman’s experiences, suggesting those experiences can help a judge reach better conclusions. She also notes that wisdom has no single universal definition, reinforcing that perspective and lived experience matter. The word “wise” therefore emphasizes the value of a Latina woman’s experience.
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