Which of the following perspectives points out that historically LGBT people and their families have encountered intolerance similar to that faced by racial and ethnic minorities?
A)Interactionist perspective
B)Global perspective
C)Conflict perspective
D)Functionalist perspective

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The conflict perspective focuses on the unequal distribution of power and resources in society, and how these inequalities lead to conflict between different groups. This perspective would argue that the intolerance faced by LGBT people is a result of the dominant group (heterosexuals) using their power and resources to maintain their privilege, at the expense of marginalizing other groups. This perspective would also point out that historically, LGBT people and their families have faced similar forms of intolerance and discrimination as other marginalized groups, such as racial and ethnic minorities.

Which of the Following Perspectives Points Out That Historically LGBT