Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Which theoretical perspective is most likely to look at the importance of the terms we use to describe others who are not like us?​

To which of the following does the term LGBT refer?

The media tend to increase acceptance of the LGBT population.​

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

In 2014, the United Nations Humans Rights Council passed a resolution​

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

Bisexuality refers to

_____________ U.S. adults believe LGBT employees should be protected against discrimination.

The ____________ would protect businesses that discriminate against non-heterosexual couples based on religious grounds.

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

The term __________ refers to the classification of individuals as heterosexual, bisexual, or homosexual, based on their emotional and sexual attractions, self-identity, and relationships.

_______________ invalidated state laws that criminalize sodomy.​

All states require sex education for high school students that includes information about LGBT issues.​

Most Americans believe LGBT individuals should be protected against discrimination. ​

Which statement is true about the economic circumstances of LGBT individuals compared with non-LGBT individuals?

Discuss the relationship between beliefs about causes of sexual orientation and acceptance of LGBT people.​

The various attempts to change a person's sexual orientation are known collectively as __________ by the American Psychological Association.

The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network is an alliance promoting acceptance of the LGBT population in the military.​

How do media portrayals of gays and lesbians impact public understanding and attitudes?

Proponents of same-sex marriage argue