Micaela is a Latina lesbian. She is reluctant to tell her family and friends about her orientation because lesbianism is not highly approved in her culture. If she does "come out" to her family, it is likely that they will
A. support her decision, believing that the ability to love is more important than who is the object of that love.
B. openly disown her.
C. remain silent, accepting the situation tacitly but not openly.
D. prevent her from forming relationships with women.
Answer: C
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