A lesbian woman tells her nurse that she has begun to work for a new company. The woman's biggest fear is that her new employer will find out about her sexual orientation. Why is this woman afraid of this discovery?

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Despite the passage of the Employment Non-discrimination Act, it is still legal in many states for employers to fire someone based on their sexual orientation. Therefore, the woman's fear of being discovered as a lesbian could lead to discrimination and potential job loss.

A Lesbian Woman Tells Her Nurse That She Has Begun