Question 1

Studies of police treatment of homosexuals have found

Accepted Answer

A) targeted and discriminatory enforcement of laws against LGBT people. 
B) police mistreatment occurs occasionally but is not widespread. 
C) all U.S.police departments provide training on hate crimes against homosexuals. 
D) police victimization of homosexuals is a federal offense. 
A) targeted and discriminatory enforcement of laws against LGBT people. 
B) police mistreatment occurs occasionally but is not widespread. 
C) all U.S.police departments provide training on hate crimes against homosexuals. 
D) police victimization of homosexuals is a federal offense. A

Question 2

Which of the following is a legal penalty for violating laws that prohibit homosexual acts in some countries of the world?

Accepted Answer

A) prison 
B) corporal punishment, such as whipping or lashing 
C) the death penalty 
D) all of these 
A) prison 
B) corporal punishment, such as whipping or lashing 
C) the death penalty 
D) all of these D

Question 3

Sexual orientation is multi-dimensional.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which statement sums up the general trajectory of the world regarding treatment of gays and lesbians?

Accepted Answer

A) Countries throughout the world are moving toward increased legal protection of non-heterosexuals. 
B) Countries are more repressive than ever regarding same-sex relationships. 
C) No country punishes gays and lesbians. 
D) All countries have laws prohibiting same-sex marriage and relationships. 
A) Countries throughout the world are moving toward increased legal protection of non-heterosexuals. 
B) Countries are more repressive than ever regarding same-sex relationships. 
C) No country punishes gays and lesbians. 
D) All countries have laws prohibiting same-sex marriage and relationships.

Question 5

Bisexuality refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to persons of the other sex. 
B) the predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to persons of the same sex. 
C) persons who look or act like they are homosexual, but are really heterosexual. 
D) emotional and sexual attraction to members of both sexes. 
A) the predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to persons of the other sex. 
B) the predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to persons of the same sex. 
C) persons who look or act like they are homosexual, but are really heterosexual. 
D) emotional and sexual attraction to members of both sexes.

Question 6

What was the "Don't ask, don't tell policy" in the U.S.military?

Accepted Answer

The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) polic

Question 7

_______________ invalidated state laws that criminalize sodomy.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The Supreme Court decision, Lawrence v.Texas 
B) ​The Defense of Marriage Act 
C) ​The Supreme Court decision, Bowers v.Hardwick 
D) ​The Don't Ask Don't Tell policy 
A) ​The Supreme Court decision, Lawrence v.Texas 
B) ​The Defense of Marriage Act 
C) ​The Supreme Court decision, Bowers v.Hardwick 
D) ​The Don't Ask Don't Tell policy

Question 8

Sexual orientation change efforts have been proven to be very effective.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which of the following countries are homosexual acts subject to the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A) Italy 
B) Japan 
C) Saudi Arabia 
D) China 
A) Italy 
B) Japan 
C) Saudi Arabia 
D) China

Question 10

National Coming Out Day does all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) raise awareness. 
B) foster discussion of LGBT issues. 
C) provide a way to advocate for same-sex marriage. 
D) work for equality. 
A) raise awareness. 
B) foster discussion of LGBT issues. 
C) provide a way to advocate for same-sex marriage. 
D) work for equality.

Question 11

Domestic partnerships generally provide all of the same benefits as legal marriage.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What do the letters LGBT stand for? Who is included in this category?

Accepted Answer

The letters LGBT stand for Lesbian, Gay,

Question 13

The predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to individuals of the other sex is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) heterosexuality. 
B) homosexuality. 
C) bisexuality. 
D) asexuality. 
A) heterosexuality. 
B) homosexuality. 
C) bisexuality. 
D) asexuality.

Question 14

The most common reason for someone to switch from an antigay marriage stance to a pro-gay marriage stance is​

Accepted Answer

A) ​knowing someone who is a homosexual. 
B) ​the legalization of same-sex marriage in his or her state. 
C) ​having family members who support gay rights. 
D) ​having religious leaders who support gay rights. 
A) ​knowing someone who is a homosexual. 
B) ​the legalization of same-sex marriage in his or her state. 
C) ​having family members who support gay rights. 
D) ​having religious leaders who support gay rights.

Question 15

Research has found which of the following regarding attitudes toward homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A) Heterosexual women and men hold similar attitudes toward lesbians. 
B) Heterosexual women are more negative than heterosexual men toward gay men. 
C) Heterosexual men are more negative than homosexual women toward lesbians. 
D) Heterosexual women and men hold similar attitudes toward gay men. 
A) Heterosexual women and men hold similar attitudes toward lesbians. 
B) Heterosexual women are more negative than heterosexual men toward gay men. 
C) Heterosexual men are more negative than homosexual women toward lesbians. 
D) Heterosexual women and men hold similar attitudes toward gay men.

Question 16

According to conflict theorists, many business owners and corporate leaders support non-discrimination policies because they believe such policies would

Accepted Answer

A) prevent heterosexuals from purchasing their products or services. 
B) help them maintain a competitive edge in recruiting and maintaining a productive workforce. 
C) dilute the quality of their workers. 
D) create reverse discrimination against heterosexuals. 
A) prevent heterosexuals from purchasing their products or services. 
B) help them maintain a competitive edge in recruiting and maintaining a productive workforce. 
C) dilute the quality of their workers. 
D) create reverse discrimination against heterosexuals.

Question 17

Describe the laws regarding homosexuality and child custody, visitation and adoption and discuss research on gay and lesbian parenting.

Accepted Answer

Laws regarding homosexuality and child c

Question 18

How are domestic partnerships or civil unions different from marriage? Do these options provide for equality?

Accepted Answer

Domestic partnerships and civil unions a

Question 19

At the time of the writing of this textbook, federal law protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace on the basis of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) race. 
B) sexual orientation. 
C) religion. 
D) age. 
A) race. 
B) sexual orientation. 
C) religion. 
D) age.

Question 20

_______ refers to a person whose sense of gender identity-masculine or feminine-is inconsistent with their birth sex.

Accepted Answer

A) Homosexual 
B) Lesbian 
C) Bisexual 
D) Transgender 
A) Homosexual 
B) Lesbian 
C) Bisexual 
D) Transgender

Studies of police treatment of homosexuals have found

Which of the following is a legal penalty for violating laws that prohibit homosexual acts in some countries of the world?

Sexual orientation is multi-dimensional.

Which statement sums up the general trajectory of the world regarding treatment of gays and lesbians?

Bisexuality refers to

What was the "Don't ask, don't tell policy" in the U.S.military?

_______________ invalidated state laws that criminalize sodomy.

Sexual orientation change efforts have been proven to be very effective.

In which of the following countries are homosexual acts subject to the death penalty?

National Coming Out Day does all of the following EXCEPT

Domestic partnerships generally provide all of the same benefits as legal marriage.

What do the letters LGBT stand for? Who is included in this category?

The predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to individuals of the other sex is referred to as

The most common reason for someone to switch from an antigay marriage stance to a pro-gay marriage stance is

Research has found which of the following regarding attitudes toward homosexuality?

According to conflict theorists, many business owners and corporate leaders support non-discrimination policies because they believe such policies would

Describe the laws regarding homosexuality and child custody, visitation and adoption and discuss research on gay and lesbian parenting.

How are domestic partnerships or civil unions different from marriage? Do these options provide for equality?

At the time of the writing of this textbook, federal law protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace on the basis of all of the following EXCEPT

_______ refers to a person whose sense of gender identity-masculine or feminine-is inconsistent with their birth sex.

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Studies of police treatment of homosexuals have found

Which of the following is a legal penalty for violating laws that prohibit homosexual acts in some countries of the world?

Sexual orientation is multi-dimensional.​

Which statement sums up the general trajectory of the world regarding treatment of gays and lesbians?

Bisexuality refers to

What was the "Don't ask, don't tell policy" in the U.S.military?

_______________ invalidated state laws that criminalize sodomy.​

Sexual orientation change efforts have been proven to be very effective.​

In which of the following countries are homosexual acts subject to the death penalty?

National Coming Out Day does all of the following EXCEPT

Domestic partnerships generally provide all of the same benefits as legal marriage.​

What do the letters LGBT stand for? Who is included in this category?

The predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to individuals of the other sex is referred to as

The most common reason for someone to switch from an antigay marriage stance to a pro-gay marriage stance is​

Research has found which of the following regarding attitudes toward homosexuality?

According to conflict theorists, many business owners and corporate leaders support non-discrimination policies because they believe such policies would

Describe the laws regarding homosexuality and child custody, visitation and adoption and discuss research on gay and lesbian parenting.

How are domestic partnerships or civil unions different from marriage? Do these options provide for equality?

At the time of the writing of this textbook, federal law protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace on the basis of all of the following EXCEPT

_______ refers to a person whose sense of gender identity-masculine or feminine-is inconsistent with their birth sex.

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

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Sexual orientation is multi-dimensional.

_______________ invalidated state laws that criminalize sodomy.

Sexual orientation change efforts have been proven to be very effective.

Domestic partnerships generally provide all of the same benefits as legal marriage.

The most common reason for someone to switch from an antigay marriage stance to a pro-gay marriage stance is