Question 1

How do the various sociological perspectives view the issue of gay marriage?

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Question 2

The lifestyles of lesbians and gay men are not varied.

Accepted Answer

The lifestyles of lesbians and gay men are incredibly varied and diverse, just as the lifestyles of heterosexual individuals are varied and diverse. There is no one "right" way to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Question 3

Using a labeling theory perspective,describe how labels are and have been used to sanction certain sexual behaviors as &#34;deviant.&#34;

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Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding current American Psychiatric Association guidelines relating to homosexuality is accurate?&#10;A)They urge homosexuals to seek therapy.&#10;B)They list homosexuality as a &#34;personality disorder.&#34;&#10;C)They state that &#34;being gay is just as healthy as being straight.&#34;&#10;D)They stigmatize homosexuality.

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The current American Psychiatric Association guidelines state that "being gay is just as healthy as being straight." This means that they do not view homosexuality as a mental disorder or stigmatize it. They also do not urge homosexuals to seek therapy to change their sexual orientation. The outdated belief that homosexuality is a personality disorder and the stigmatization of homosexuality are no longer supported by mainstream psychology and mental health organizations.

Question 5

Which sociological perspective views marriage as a social institution closely tied to human reproduction?&#10;A)functionalist perspective&#10;B)conflict perspective&#10;C)interactionist perspective&#10;D)feminist perspective

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The functionalist perspective views marriage as a social institution that serves specific functions for society and individuals. One of these functions is closely tied to human reproduction, as marriage provides a stable and recognized basis for raising children within the social norms of a given culture or society.

Question 6

The Supreme Court of which state ruled in a 4-3 decision in 2003 that gay couples have the right to marry?&#10;A)California&#10;B)Oregon&#10;C)Illinois&#10;D)Massachusetts

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In 2003, the Supreme Court of Massachusetts ruled in a 4-3 decision that gay couples have the right to marry, making Massachusetts the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage.

Question 7

The state supreme court in Massachusetts has ruled that gay couples have the right to marry in that state.

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The state supreme court in Massachusetts did rule that gay couples have the right to marry in that state. This ruling was made in 2003 in the landmark case Goodridge v. Department of Public Health.

Question 8

Which sociological perspective suggests that denial of the right to marry reinforces the second-class status of gays and lesbians?&#10;A)functionalist perspective&#10;B)conflict perspective&#10;C)interactionist perspective&#10;D)labeling theory

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The conflict perspective views society as a struggle for power and resources, and suggests that the denial of the right to marry reinforces the second-class status of gays and lesbians by limiting their access to legal and economic benefits, as well as social recognition and acceptance. This struggle is between those who are in power and those who are not, and the power struggle is what contributes to social inequality.

Deck 42: Human Sexuality