Which term describes the extreme prejudice directed at gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and others who are perceived as not being heterosexual?

A. sexism
B. hate crimes
C. homophobia
D. heterosexism


Answer: C. homophobia

Sociology

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a. "The Opt-Out Revolution" b. "Choosing to Opt-Out" c. "Opting-out: An American Revolution" d. "Motherhood Pulls: Opting Out"

Sociology

Weber believed that the search for signs of religious salvation supported the development of _____

a. religion b. capitalism c. socialism d. Protestantism

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Danni is very concerned about Islamic extremism. Which of the following groups would you guess Danni belongs to?

A. Canadian B. middle age C. elderly D. female

Sociology

Bank control

a. removes ownership and investment decisions from the production site. b. compensates for the large size of corporations. c. compensates for weak antitrust enforcement. d. requires a level of concentration that is not yet possible. e. remains impossible.

Sociology