Which of the following statements about gender and LGBT rights and equality in former communist or eastern European countries is accurate?
A) Gender inequality is growing in most Eastern European states as a result of postcommunist privatization and the high levels of unemployment that have resulted.
B) Postcommunist countries perform worse on the United Nation's Gender Inequality Index than advanced democracies around the world.
C) While some Central European states allow for same-sex partnerships, discrimination against the LGBT community has actually grown in Russia and Central Asia.
D) Unlike their approach to religion, communist countries considered gender and sexual identity to be compatible with communist ideology and offered no discrimination. That tolerance has continued in transitions from communism.

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While some Central European states have made progress in recognizing LGBT rights, discrimination against the LGBT community has actually grown in Russia and Central Asia. Gender inequality has been a major issue in many Eastern European countries since the fall of communism, with women's roles being devalued in the labor market and political spheres. Post-communist countries generally perform worse on the United Nations' Gender Inequality Index than advanced democracies around the world. The idea that communist countries were free from discrimination based on gender and sexuality is a misconception; while some communist countries did make strides in these areas, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals still existed.

Which of the Following Statements About Gender and LGBT Rights