Gays and lesbians in the U.S. have not faced as much institutionalized discrimination as members of other minority groups. Why is this?
a. There is less homophobia, or anti-homosexual attitudes, than other forms of prejudice.
b. They are "invisible", not recognizably gay or lesbian unless they are open about their identity.
c. Gay men and lesbian women of all races have been more successful economically than any other minority group members.
d. There have not been any outright legal restrictions placed on gays and lesbians in the past.
e. This is not true; gays and lesbians have faced as much institutionalized discrimination as any other minority group.
B
You might also like to view...
__________ refers to the fact that members of some minority groups are more likely to be exposed to harmful substances in the environment
A) Environmental racism B) Environmental sexism C) Toxic waste D) Toxic ableism
Hallinan and Williams (1989) reported that in over one million high school friendship pairs, only a few hundred were interracial
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Some technological changes have revolutionary significance in that they alter the basic institutions of society. The best example is the __________
a. Russian Revolution b. sexual revolution c. Industrial Revolution d. American Revolution e. revolution of rising expectations
In some countries, marriages are decisions that are based on collectivist reasons. Which of the following is an example of this type of culture?
A) United States B) United Kingdom C) India D) Canada