According to the text's discussion, the traditional male gender role in the U.S. encourages homophobia because:

a. women and anything perceived as feminine are less valued than men and anything perceived as masculine.
b. just by seeking out facts about homosexuality, males may be threatened with a homosexual label.
c. early socialization offers few alternative models for boys.
d. all of the above


C

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Filipinos are the ______ largest Asian American group.

A. first B. second C. third D. fourth

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a. true b. false

Sociology