A sociologist would likely assert that the rates of mental health problems are higher among homosexual men and women than they are in heterosexual men and women due in part to ______.

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Sociologists would argue that social discrimination and cultural stigmatization contribute significantly to the higher rates of mental health problems among homosexual men and women. Research shows that members of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to experience social isolation, rejection, and trauma, which can negatively impact their mental health. The other choices (neurohormonal, genetic, and mental health differences between the groups) do not have enough empirical evidence to support them as major contributing factors.

A Sociologist Would Likely Assert That the Rates of Mental