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Sociology Chapter6/8

Chapter 6&8

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Heterosexual people are as likely to be labeled by their sexual orientation as persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. false
According to the University of Chicago–established criteria for identifying people as homosexual, engaging in a homosexual act does not necessarily classify a person as homosexual. true
Gay men and lesbians often are stereotyped as being sexually compulsive and sexually predatory. true
Roman Catholics are the only religious group that condones homosexuality. false
State sodomy laws once criminalized oral or anal intercourse between persons of the same sex. true
Domestic partnership rights include the right to file joint income tax returns and immunity from having to testify in court against a spouse. false
Child rearing among same-sex couples is more prevalent in the southern regions of the U.S. true
When “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed, the law immediately went into effect. false
For many years, homosexuals were psychologically classified as mentally ill. true
Symbolic interactionists view homosexuality as having a biological basis. false
According to the text, homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons in the United States are difficult to count because the Bureau of the Census does not specifically ask people about their sexual orientation.
According to sociologists, homophobia is defined as excessive fear or intolerance of homosexuality.
How does homophobia differ from other prejudices like racism and sexism? Homophobia is different from other prejudices because it is allowed to be expressed publicly.
According to the text, stereotypic beliefs about lesbians and gay men impede homosexuals and bisexuals from achieving equal rights and reducing social inequalities.
Which of the world's religions does not condemn homosexuality? Buddhism
Which mainstream Christian denomination changed its ordination policies in 2011 so that openly gay and lesbian persons in same-sex relationships could be ordained as ministers, elders, and deacons in the church? Presbyterian
Which of the following statements most accurately describes laws regarding homosexuality in the United States? The Supreme Court invalidated sodomy laws in 2003.
Cohabitation is defined as partners who live together without being legally married.
In addition to the District of Columbia, how many states have legalized gay marriage? 6
According to estimates, how many children are being raised by gay or lesbian parents? 8-10 MILLION
What is the relationship between LGBT people and the Fair Housing Act? The Fair Housing Act does not provide protection against housing discrimination for LGBT people.
Regarding discrimination in medical care, which group is most likely to be refused care because of bias? transgender persons
Regarding workplace discrimination against LGBT persons, which bill introduced in 2011 seeks to ban workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity? Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Under which president’s administration was “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” made law? Bill Clinton
Where are hate crimes the most prevalent? anywhere that homophobic attitudes and behaviors are tolerated or overlooked
Regarding sexual orientation and social equality, psychological approaches examine mental processes and childhood experiences of LGBT persons.
Sigmund Freud asserted that all humans are constitutionally bisexual
Which of the following have identified stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual? interactionists
According to functionalist perspectives on sexual orientation, societies may punish homosexual conduct because it violates social norms prohibiting nonmarital sex and same-sex sexual relations.
Which approach focuses on the effects of compulsory heterosexuality in a society? conflict
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