Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Gay-straight alliances (GSAs)are

________ refers to prejudice directed toward bisexual individuals.

What changes has the Obama administration made with regard to the federal stance on same sex marriage?

Homosexual behavior has existed throughout human history and in most, if not all, human societies.

Most lesbians report that they are in a committed relationship at any given time.

In most U.S.states, there are

All of the following have been associated with negative treatment based on sexual orientation EXCEPT

Sodomy laws explicitly prohibit which of the following?

In 2013, the European Union instructed its diplomats around the world to​

Which of the following is NOT one of the forms of therapy dedicated to changing sexual orientation?​

Explain the relationship between religion and homophobia, including a discussion of the ways different religions view homosexuality.

The Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA)

What are some ways that tolerance is promoted in learning environments?

Which does NOT refer to negative attitudes, beliefs, and emotions toward non-heterosexuals?​

The term gay can refer to either women or men.​

Explain the symbolic interactionist view of homosexuality.

_______ explains that simply being aware of negative treatment toward others like yourself can result in mental health problems, even if you are not treated negatively.

In 2009, the United Nations passed a resolution​

To whom does the concept of "transgender" refer?

________ refers to the ongoing process whereby a lesbian, gay, or bisexual individual becomes aware of his or her sexuality, accepts and incorporates it into his or her overall sense of self, and shares that information with others such as family, friends, and coworkers.