Question 1

Some structural-functionalists argue that homosexuality functions to benefit society as a whole in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) Protest against homosexuality has shown society how valuable the "traditional family" is. 
B) Protest against homosexuality has increased religious affiliation and faith. 
C) Gay activism has advocated HIV/AIDS prevention strategies. 
D) Gay activism has increased unity among those who are opposed to this deviant lifestyle. 
A) Protest against homosexuality has shown society how valuable the "traditional family" is. 
B) Protest against homosexuality has increased religious affiliation and faith. 
C) Gay activism has advocated HIV/AIDS prevention strategies. 
D) Gay activism has increased unity among those who are opposed to this deviant lifestyle.

Question 2

The Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage valid throughout the United States.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the cultural origins of homophobia in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Homophobia in the United States has its

Question 4

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the global and American trends in acceptance of and rights for LGBT people. Include specific details about countries and policies.​

Accepted Answer

The global trend in acceptance of and ri

Question 6

The LGBT population is more likely to live in poverty than the non-LGBT population.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA)

Accepted Answer

A) has yet to be signed into law. 
B) was introduced to protect heterosexuals from discrimination in the workplace. 
C) expands the original hate crime legislation to include hate crimes based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. 
D) has been around for over 25 years. 
A) has yet to be signed into law. 
B) was introduced to protect heterosexuals from discrimination in the workplace. 
C) expands the original hate crime legislation to include hate crimes based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. 
D) has been around for over 25 years.

Question 8

Disapproval of homosexuality is associated with​

Accepted Answer

A) ​being more educated. 
B) ​believing in the importance of rigid gender roles. 
C) ​believing it is an inborn characteristic. 
D) ​being nonreligious. 
A) ​being more educated. 
B) ​believing in the importance of rigid gender roles. 
C) ​believing it is an inborn characteristic. 
D) ​being nonreligious.

Question 9

Sexual orientation includes a dimension related to sexual fantasies.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To whom does the concept of "transgender" refer?

Accepted Answer

The concept of "transgender" refers to i

Question 11

_____________ is a ceremony in which LGBT graduates are honored and receive rainbow tassels for their caps.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Pink Triangle Graduation 
B) ​Gays Graduating 
C) ​Lavender Graduation 
D) ​Together We Graduate 
A) ​Pink Triangle Graduation 
B) ​Gays Graduating 
C) ​Lavender Graduation 
D) ​Together We Graduate

Question 12

How do rigid gender roles contribute to antigay sentiments?

Accepted Answer

Rigid gender roles contribute to antigay

Question 13

Identify and describe the consequences of being the victim of sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.​

Accepted Answer

The consequences of being the victim of

Question 14

The 1996 Defense of Marriage Act

Accepted Answer

A) recognized legal unions between same-sex couples. 
B) allowed states to recognize or not recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. 
C) allowed states to annul same-sex marriages performed in other states. 
D) banned same-sex marriages. 
A) recognized legal unions between same-sex couples. 
B) allowed states to recognize or not recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. 
C) allowed states to annul same-sex marriages performed in other states. 
D) banned same-sex marriages.

Question 15

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 16

Children raised by same-sex parents compared with those raised by different-sex parents

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely to do well in school. 
B) are more likely to have problems with peers. 
C) are more likely to have substance abuse problems. 
D) are the same on most social outcome measures. 
A) are more likely to do well in school. 
B) are more likely to have problems with peers. 
C) are more likely to have substance abuse problems. 
D) are the same on most social outcome measures.

Question 17

Sodomy laws explicitly prohibit which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Anal and oral sex 
B) Sex between unmarried adults 
C) Sex between adults and children 
D) Sex between people of close biological kin 
A) Anal and oral sex 
B) Sex between unmarried adults 
C) Sex between adults and children 
D) Sex between people of close biological kin

Question 18

The argument that homosexuals are deviant because they do not fulfill the main function of the family institution can be criticized on the basis that​

Accepted Answer

A) ​other institutions have supplemented the traditional functions of the family. 
B) ​increasing the population is a societal goal. 
C) ​same-sex couples cannot have children. 
D) ​same-sex couples do not want to fulfill the functions of the family. 
A) ​other institutions have supplemented the traditional functions of the family. 
B) ​increasing the population is a societal goal. 
C) ​same-sex couples cannot have children. 
D) ​same-sex couples do not want to fulfill the functions of the family.

Question 19

Safe Zone programs

Accepted Answer

A) provide counseling services to LGBT students in grades K-12 and to their parents and siblings. 
B) identify college students, faculty, and staff who support LGBT students on their campuses. 
C) offer an alternative high school campus for LGBT students. 
D) help parents home school their LGBT children. 
A) provide counseling services to LGBT students in grades K-12 and to their parents and siblings. 
B) identify college students, faculty, and staff who support LGBT students on their campuses. 
C) offer an alternative high school campus for LGBT students. 
D) help parents home school their LGBT children.

Question 20

The dominant heterosexual community tends to view "gay" or "lesbian" as a master status.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Some structural-functionalists argue that homosexuality functions to benefit society as a whole in which of the following ways?

The Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage valid throughout the United States.

Explain the cultural origins of homophobia in the United States.

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.

Describe the global and American trends in acceptance of and rights for LGBT people. Include specific details about countries and policies.

The LGBT population is more likely to live in poverty than the non-LGBT population.

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA)

Disapproval of homosexuality is associated with

Sexual orientation includes a dimension related to sexual fantasies.

To whom does the concept of "transgender" refer?

_____________ is a ceremony in which LGBT graduates are honored and receive rainbow tassels for their caps.

How do rigid gender roles contribute to antigay sentiments?

Identify and describe the consequences of being the victim of sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

The 1996 Defense of Marriage Act

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

Children raised by same-sex parents compared with those raised by different-sex parents

Sodomy laws explicitly prohibit which of the following?

The argument that homosexuals are deviant because they do not fulfill the main function of the family institution can be criticized on the basis that

Safe Zone programs

The dominant heterosexual community tends to view "gay" or "lesbian" as a master status.

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Some structural-functionalists argue that homosexuality functions to benefit society as a whole in which of the following ways?

The Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage valid throughout the United States.​

Explain the cultural origins of homophobia in the United States.

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.​

Describe the global and American trends in acceptance of and rights for LGBT people. Include specific details about countries and policies.​

The LGBT population is more likely to live in poverty than the non-LGBT population.​

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA)

Disapproval of homosexuality is associated with​

Sexual orientation includes a dimension related to sexual fantasies.​

To whom does the concept of "transgender" refer?

_____________ is a ceremony in which LGBT graduates are honored and receive rainbow tassels for their caps.​

How do rigid gender roles contribute to antigay sentiments?

Identify and describe the consequences of being the victim of sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.​

The 1996 Defense of Marriage Act

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

Children raised by same-sex parents compared with those raised by different-sex parents

Sodomy laws explicitly prohibit which of the following?

The argument that homosexuals are deviant because they do not fulfill the main function of the family institution can be criticized on the basis that​

Safe Zone programs

The dominant heterosexual community tends to view "gay" or "lesbian" as a master status.​

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

Filters

The Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage valid throughout the United States.

The majority of Americans supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.

Describe the global and American trends in acceptance of and rights for LGBT people. Include specific details about countries and policies.

The LGBT population is more likely to live in poverty than the non-LGBT population.

Disapproval of homosexuality is associated with

Sexual orientation includes a dimension related to sexual fantasies.

_____________ is a ceremony in which LGBT graduates are honored and receive rainbow tassels for their caps.

Identify and describe the consequences of being the victim of sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

The argument that homosexuals are deviant because they do not fulfill the main function of the family institution can be criticized on the basis that

The dominant heterosexual community tends to view "gay" or "lesbian" as a master status.