Question 1

Describe the problems associated with identification and classification of sexual orientation and explain why classification is significant.

Accepted Answer

The problems associated with the identif

Question 2

All of the following are cultural changes that have influenced the worldwide rise in liberalized national policies on same-sex relations EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the emergence of a global society. 
B) the rise of individualism. 
C) increasing gender equality. 
D) the growing concern about overpopulation. 
A) the emergence of a global society. 
B) the rise of individualism. 
C) increasing gender equality. 
D) the growing concern about overpopulation.

Question 3

__________ refers to negative attitudes.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Prejudice 
B) ​Discrimination 
C) ​Segregation 
D) Genderism 
A) ​Prejudice 
B) ​Discrimination 
C) ​Segregation 
D) Genderism

Question 4

The conflict perspective frames the gay rights movement and the opposition to it as a struggle over power, prestige, and economic resources.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Homophobia refers to negative attitudes and emotions toward

Accepted Answer

A) transsexuals. 
B) homosexuals. 
C) heterosexuals. 
D) polygamy. 
A) transsexuals. 
B) homosexuals. 
C) heterosexuals. 
D) polygamy.

Question 6

______ states have hate crime laws that include sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 17 
C) 24 
D) 30 
A) 10 
B) 17 
C) 24 
D) 30

Question 7

All 50 states have hate crime legislation that includes sexual orientation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The term __________ refers to a form of oppression that gives power and privilege to heterosexuals.

Accepted Answer

A) homophobia 
B) heterophobia 
C) heterosexism 
D) homosexism 
A) homophobia 
B) heterophobia 
C) heterosexism 
D) homosexism

Question 9

A woman who prefers same-sex partners is a

Accepted Answer

A) lesbian. 
B) queer. 
C) transvestite. 
D) cross-dresser. 
A) lesbian. 
B) queer. 
C) transvestite. 
D) cross-dresser.

Question 10

What is coming out?

Accepted Answer

To provide an accurate answer to the que

Question 11

_________ is the idea that mental health problems are more likely to occur with people who experience their environment as emotionally or physically threatening.

Accepted Answer

A) Heterosexism 
B) Queer theory 
C) Gay-bashing 
D) Minority stress theory 
A) Heterosexism 
B) Queer theory 
C) Gay-bashing 
D) Minority stress theory

Question 12

What percent of Americans believe homosexuality is something a person is born with.

Accepted Answer

A) 11 
B) 24 
C) 47 
D) 91 
A) 11 
B) 24 
C) 47 
D) 91

Question 13

Why are antidiscrimination policies that include sexual orientation often good for the "bottom line" of businesses?

Accepted Answer

Antidiscrimination policies that include

Question 14

In general, countries throughout the world are moving toward

Accepted Answer

A) condemning individuals found guilty of same-sex sexual behavior to the death penalty. 
B) criminalizing same-sex sexual behavior. 
C) increased legal protection of sexual orientation minorities. 
D) allowing institutional discrimination based on sexual orientation. 
A) condemning individuals found guilty of same-sex sexual behavior to the death penalty. 
B) criminalizing same-sex sexual behavior. 
C) increased legal protection of sexual orientation minorities. 
D) allowing institutional discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Question 15

In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled​ that

Accepted Answer

A) ​the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy is not unconstitutional. 
B) ​the part of DOMA that denies equal benefits and recognition to legally married same-sex couples that married heterosexual spouses have is unconstitutional. 
C) ​churches must marry same-sex couples if it is legal in that state. 
D) ​all states must allow same-sex marriage. 
A) ​the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy is not unconstitutional. 
B) ​the part of DOMA that denies equal benefits and recognition to legally married same-sex couples that married heterosexual spouses have is unconstitutional. 
C) ​churches must marry same-sex couples if it is legal in that state. 
D) ​all states must allow same-sex marriage.

Question 16

The "Don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military

Accepted Answer

A) prohibited all gays and lesbians from serving in the military. 
B) allowed recruiting officers to ask about sexual orientation but prohibits service members from telling their orientation. 
C) has been revoked. 
D) stipulated that individuals can no longer be discharged from the U.S.military service because of sexual orientation. 
A) prohibited all gays and lesbians from serving in the military. 
B) allowed recruiting officers to ask about sexual orientation but prohibits service members from telling their orientation. 
C) has been revoked. 
D) stipulated that individuals can no longer be discharged from the U.S.military service because of sexual orientation.

Question 17

The master status of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals is usually their

Accepted Answer

A) occupation. 
B) family structure. 
C) community. 
D) sexual orientation 
A) occupation. 
B) family structure. 
C) community. 
D) sexual orientation

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​There are no generational differences with regard to attitudes toward same-sex marriage. 
B) ​Older age cohorts are more likely to support same-sex marriage than younger cohorts. 
C) ​Younger age cohorts are more likely to support same-sex marriage than older cohorts. 
D) ​Older women are generally more accepting of same-sex marriage than younger men. 
A) ​There are no generational differences with regard to attitudes toward same-sex marriage. 
B) ​Older age cohorts are more likely to support same-sex marriage than younger cohorts. 
C) ​Younger age cohorts are more likely to support same-sex marriage than older cohorts. 
D) ​Older women are generally more accepting of same-sex marriage than younger men.

Question 19

What percent of Fortune 500 companies include sexual orientation in their equal employment opportunity or nondiscrimination policies?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 55.3 
C) 96.6 
D) 100 
A) 20 
B) 55.3 
C) 96.6 
D) 100

Question 20

In June 2003, a Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v.Texas invalidated state laws that

Accepted Answer

A) criminalize sodomy. 
B) prohibit same-sex marriage. 
C) prohibit same-sex couples from having or raising children. 
D) prohibit gay or lesbian individuals from receiving pensions upon the death of their partners. 
A) criminalize sodomy. 
B) prohibit same-sex marriage. 
C) prohibit same-sex couples from having or raising children. 
D) prohibit gay or lesbian individuals from receiving pensions upon the death of their partners.

Describe the problems associated with identification and classification of sexual orientation and explain why classification is significant.

All of the following are cultural changes that have influenced the worldwide rise in liberalized national policies on same-sex relations EXCEPT

__________ refers to negative attitudes.

The conflict perspective frames the gay rights movement and the opposition to it as a struggle over power, prestige, and economic resources.

Homophobia refers to negative attitudes and emotions toward

______ states have hate crime laws that include sexual orientation.

All 50 states have hate crime legislation that includes sexual orientation.

The term __________ refers to a form of oppression that gives power and privilege to heterosexuals.

A woman who prefers same-sex partners is a

What is coming out?

_________ is the idea that mental health problems are more likely to occur with people who experience their environment as emotionally or physically threatening.

What percent of Americans believe homosexuality is something a person is born with.

Why are antidiscrimination policies that include sexual orientation often good for the "bottom line" of businesses?

In general, countries throughout the world are moving toward

In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that

The "Don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military

The master status of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals is usually their

Which of the following statements is true?

What percent of Fortune 500 companies include sexual orientation in their equal employment opportunity or nondiscrimination policies?

In June 2003, a Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v.Texas invalidated state laws that

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Describe the problems associated with identification and classification of sexual orientation and explain why classification is significant.

All of the following are cultural changes that have influenced the worldwide rise in liberalized national policies on same-sex relations EXCEPT

__________ refers to negative attitudes.​

The conflict perspective frames the gay rights movement and the opposition to it as a struggle over power, prestige, and economic resources.​

Homophobia refers to negative attitudes and emotions toward

______ states have hate crime laws that include sexual orientation.

All 50 states have hate crime legislation that includes sexual orientation.​

The term __________ refers to a form of oppression that gives power and privilege to heterosexuals.

A woman who prefers same-sex partners is a

What is coming out?

_________ is the idea that mental health problems are more likely to occur with people who experience their environment as emotionally or physically threatening.

What percent of Americans believe homosexuality is something a person is born with.

Why are antidiscrimination policies that include sexual orientation often good for the "bottom line" of businesses?

In general, countries throughout the world are moving toward

In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled​ that

The "Don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military

The master status of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals is usually their

Which of the following statements is true?​

What percent of Fortune 500 companies include sexual orientation in their equal employment opportunity or nondiscrimination policies?

In June 2003, a Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v.Texas invalidated state laws that

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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__________ refers to negative attitudes.

The conflict perspective frames the gay rights movement and the opposition to it as a struggle over power, prestige, and economic resources.

All 50 states have hate crime legislation that includes sexual orientation.

In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that

Which of the following statements is true?