Question 1

According to sociologists, homophobia

Accepted Answer

A)  is defined as excessive fear or intolerance of homosexuality. 
B)  is a biologically determined prejudice. 
C)  is a medically recognized phobia. 
D)  poses relatively small risk to homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons. 
A)  is defined as excessive fear or intolerance of homosexuality. 
B)  is a biologically determined prejudice. 
C)  is a medically recognized phobia. 
D)  poses relatively small risk to homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons. A

Question 2

Child rearing among same-sex couples is more prevalent in the southern regions of the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to estimates, how many children are being raised by gay or lesbian parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  under 1 million 
B)  2-3 million 
C)  4-6 million 
D)  8-10 million 
A)  under 1 million 
B)  2-3 million 
C)  4-6 million 
D)  8-10 million D

Question 4

Symbolic interactionists view homosexuality as having a biological basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How are biological and psychological explanations regarding sexual orientation similar or different from functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict sociological perspectives on sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

Biological and psychological explanation

Question 6

According to the text, homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  constitute approximately 20 percent of the total population. 
B)  are intentionally undercounted by lesbian and gay advocates who fear a backlash from people who are "straight." 
C)  are difficult to count because the Bureau of the Census does not specifically ask people about their sexual orientation. 
D)  are not willing to self-report their sexual orientation on questionnaires or in other kinds of research. 
A)  constitute approximately 20 percent of the total population. 
B)  are intentionally undercounted by lesbian and gay advocates who fear a backlash from people who are "straight." 
C)  are difficult to count because the Bureau of the Census does not specifically ask people about their sexual orientation. 
D)  are not willing to self-report their sexual orientation on questionnaires or in other kinds of research.

Question 7

In spite of no federal regulations to prevent LGBT discrimination concerning housing, the attitudes of landlords, apartment managers, realtors, and mortgage loan financiers have changed in favor of homosexuals because

Accepted Answer

A)  almost half of the U.S.'s states have enacted legislation to protect LGBT persons regarding housing. 
B)  the housing and rental market has experienced recent agitation in the 2010s. 
C)  many homosexuals looking for housing are also parents. 
D)  greater acceptance of LGBT persons in the media has greatly reduced homosexual stereotypes. 
A)  almost half of the U.S.'s states have enacted legislation to protect LGBT persons regarding housing. 
B)  the housing and rental market has experienced recent agitation in the 2010s. 
C)  many homosexuals looking for housing are also parents. 
D)  greater acceptance of LGBT persons in the media has greatly reduced homosexual stereotypes.

Question 8

Identify the stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Explain why this approach is an interactionist perspective.

Accepted Answer

The stages in the process of accepting t

Question 9

Regarding discrimination in medical care, which group is most likely to be refused care because of bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  transgender persons 
B)  lesbians 
C)  gays 
D)  bisexuals 
A)  transgender persons 
B)  lesbians 
C)  gays 
D)  bisexuals

Question 10

From the text's discussion of sexual orientation, we can infer that the beliefs of many conservative religious and political leaders in the United States are most closely identified with which perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  feminist 
D)  interactionist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  feminist 
D)  interactionist

Question 11

For many years, homosexuals were psychologically classified as mentally ill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe how religion and law influence people's beliefs about homosexuality and homosexual conduct.

Accepted Answer

Religion and law have a significant infl

Question 13

Regarding sexual orientation and social equality, psychological approaches examine

Accepted Answer

A)  current legislation and policies regarding LGBT discrimination. 
B)  mental processes and childhood experiences of LGBT persons. 
C)  the link between sexual orientation and homophobia and social learning and/or social structures factors in society. 
D)  U.S. Census data. 
A)  current legislation and policies regarding LGBT discrimination. 
B)  mental processes and childhood experiences of LGBT persons. 
C)  the link between sexual orientation and homophobia and social learning and/or social structures factors in society. 
D)  U.S. Census data.

Question 14

Which of the following have identified stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  biologists 
B)  functionalists 
C)  conflict theorists 
D)  interactionists 
A)  biologists 
B)  functionalists 
C)  conflict theorists 
D)  interactionists

Question 15

In addition to the District of Columbia, how many states have legalized gay marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 16

Roman Catholics are the only religious group that condones homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Under which president's administration was "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" made law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill Clinton 
B)  George W. Bush 
C)  Barack Obama 
D)  George H. W. Bush 
A)  Bill Clinton 
B)  George W. Bush 
C)  Barack Obama 
D)  George H. W. Bush

Question 19

Describe homophobia and the various types of discrimination experienced by gay and lesbian people. Are there common solutions to the problems of homophobia, racism, sexism, and ageism in society? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Homophobia is the fear, hatred, or preju

Question 20

Which perspective views homosexuality as a deviance that challenges traditional society?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  psychological 
D)  symbolic interactionist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  psychological 
D)  symbolic interactionist

According to sociologists, homophobia

Child rearing among same-sex couples is more prevalent in the southern regions of the U.S.

According to estimates, how many children are being raised by gay or lesbian parents?

Symbolic interactionists view homosexuality as having a biological basis.

How are biological and psychological explanations regarding sexual orientation similar or different from functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict sociological perspectives on sexual orientation?

According to the text, homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons in the United States

In spite of no federal regulations to prevent LGBT discrimination concerning housing, the attitudes of landlords, apartment managers, realtors, and mortgage loan financiers have changed in favor of homosexuals because

Identify the stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Explain why this approach is an interactionist perspective.

Regarding discrimination in medical care, which group is most likely to be refused care because of bias?

From the text's discussion of sexual orientation, we can infer that the beliefs of many conservative religious and political leaders in the United States are most closely identified with which perspective?

For many years, homosexuals were psychologically classified as mentally ill.

Describe how religion and law influence people's beliefs about homosexuality and homosexual conduct.

Regarding sexual orientation and social equality, psychological approaches examine

Which of the following have identified stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual?

In addition to the District of Columbia, how many states have legalized gay marriage?

Roman Catholics are the only religious group that condones homosexuality.

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.

Under which president's administration was "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" made law?

Describe homophobia and the various types of discrimination experienced by gay and lesbian people. Are there common solutions to the problems of homophobia, racism, sexism, and ageism in society? Why or why not?

Which perspective views homosexuality as a deviance that challenges traditional society?

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Exam 6: Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation

According to sociologists, homophobia

Child rearing among same-sex couples is more prevalent in the southern regions of the U.S.

According to estimates, how many children are being raised by gay or lesbian parents?

Symbolic interactionists view homosexuality as having a biological basis.

How are biological and psychological explanations regarding sexual orientation similar or different from functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict sociological perspectives on sexual orientation?

According to the text, homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons in the United States

In spite of no federal regulations to prevent LGBT discrimination concerning housing, the attitudes of landlords, apartment managers, realtors, and mortgage loan financiers have changed in favor of homosexuals because

Identify the stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Explain why this approach is an interactionist perspective.

Regarding discrimination in medical care, which group is most likely to be refused care because of bias?

From the text's discussion of sexual orientation, we can infer that the beliefs of many conservative religious and political leaders in the United States are most closely identified with which perspective?

For many years, homosexuals were psychologically classified as mentally ill.

Describe how religion and law influence people's beliefs about homosexuality and homosexual conduct.

Regarding sexual orientation and social equality, psychological approaches examine

Which of the following have identified stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual?

In addition to the District of Columbia, how many states have legalized gay marriage?

Roman Catholics are the only religious group that condones homosexuality.

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.

Under which president's administration was "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" made law?

Describe homophobia and the various types of discrimination experienced by gay and lesbian people. Are there common solutions to the problems of homophobia, racism, sexism, and ageism in society? Why or why not?

Which perspective views homosexuality as a deviance that challenges traditional society?

Studying Social Problems in the Twenty-First Century

Wealth and Poverty: Us and Global Economic Inequities

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Inequality Based on Age

Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Industry

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Criminal Justice

Health Care: Problems of Physical and Mental Illness

The Changing Family

Problems in Education

Problems in Politics and the Global Economy

Problems in the Media

Population, Global Inequality, and the Environmental Crisis

Urban Problems

Global Social Problems: War and Terrorism

Can Social Problems Be Solved

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