Roger is gay and has a lot of close friends who are straight. Roger is less likely than his other gay friends, who do not have so many straight friends, to perceive that society judges him harshly for being gay. This is likely because, as the textbook explains, perhaps the greatest byproduct of friendship is

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Having close friends, especially those who are straight in Roger's case, likely provides him with a sense of mutual acceptance and respect. This acceptance can buffer against perceptions of societal judgment, as his direct social environment is more supportive and less critical of his sexual orientation.

Roger Is Gay and Has a Lot of Close Friends