Question 1

In Canada,the age of consent for anal intercourse is 18,while for vaginal intercourse it is 14.

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Question 2

Antigay prejudice in Canada has declined over the last 25 years,but is still unacceptable to one-half of the adult population.

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Studies and surveys, including those from organizations like Statistics Canada and various LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, have shown a significant decline in antigay prejudice in Canada over the last 25 years. Public acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriage, which was legalized in Canada in 2005, has increased, indicating that a much smaller fraction of the adult population holds unacceptable views towards the LGBTQ+ community compared to the past.

Question 3

In cultures like Melanesia,homosexual behaviour is seen as

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In Melanesian culture, and specifically in the Sambia tribe of Papua New Guinea, homosexual behavior is considered normal and natural for young boys as a necessary part of their transition into manhood. This behavior is seen as temporary and part of a larger process of male development, rather than an inherent orientation. Therefore, choice D "normal at a certain stage of development" is the best answer.

Question 4

Homosexual activity that occurs in male or female prisons may be referred to as

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Situational homosexuality refers to same-sex activity that occurs in environments where individuals are deprived of heterosexual contact, such as prisons.

Question 5

Police do not always identify assaults against LGB people as motivated by hate.

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Unfortunately, police and law enforcement officials do not always recognize or identify assaults against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people as hate crimes motivated by bias and prejudice. This can lead to underreporting and a lack of appropriate punishment for perpetrators.

Question 6

Anti-gay discrimination and violence is almost non-existent in Canada

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While Canada may have more progressive laws and attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights compared to some other countries, there is still a significant amount of discrimination and violence faced by the community. Transgender individuals in particular face high rates of violence and discrimination, and there have been instances of homophobic attacks and hate crimes in Canada.

Question 7

Adam is a gay Asian Canadian man living in a major urban city.Based on the text,which of the following is likely to describe Adam's current experience with his sexual orientation?

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The text indicates that Adam is a "gay Asian Canadian man living in a major urban city." This suggests that he may be a part of multiple communities, including the LGBTQ+ community and the Asian community. The text does not provide information about whether Adam is "out" or not to specific individuals or groups, but it suggests that he is comfortable being openly gay in the LGBTQ+ community. However, the text implies that he may not be as open about his sexual orientation in the Asian community, as he identifies as an Asian Canadian and his sexuality is only one aspect of his identity. Therefore, it's likely that he may be "out" in the LGB community but not in the Asian community.

Question 8

One of the most harmful (and untrue)stereotypes about gay males is that they are all child molesters.

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Question 9

Gay and lesbian lifestyle differs from the heterosexual lifestyle on the prevalence of committed relationships-few gay and lesbian people enter into committed relationships.

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This statement is false. Gay and lesbian individuals enter into committed relationships at similar rates to heterosexual individuals. However, historically there may have been fewer legal opportunities for them to do so.

Question 10

The proportion of exclusively gay men and lesbians women in a society is rather small,less than three percent,but if we include those who are bisexual and have experienced a same-sex relationship,then the proportion will equal about ten percent.

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Question 11

A person's sexual orientation is their erotic and emotional orientation towards members of either their own or the other gender.Sexual identity is a person's self-identity to a particular sexual orientation group.

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This statement is true. Sexual orientation refers to a person's attraction to either their own or the opposite gender, while sexual identity refers to the way a person identifies themselves within a particular sexual orientation group.

Question 12

As of July,2005,the definition of marriage in Canada is "the union of two people to the exclusion of all others" effectively making same-sex marriage legal.

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This is true. In 2005, the Canadian government legalized same-sex marriage by redefining marriage as the union of two people to the exclusion of all others, regardless of gender.

Question 13

The use of such terms as gay,lesbian and bisexual to refer to homosexual behaviour is an indicator of the changing status of these groups.

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The use of these terms as descriptors for same-sex attraction and behaviour is a relatively recent phenomenon, reflecting a growing sense of identity and community among these groups. This shift in language also reflects a broader societal acceptance of homosexuality and an increasing recognition of the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.

Question 14

Gay bars and baths dominate the lifestyles of most gays and lesbians.It gives them meaning and direction in life.

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This statement is a stereotype and does not apply to all gays and lesbians. While some may enjoy visiting gay bars and bathhouses, others may not find meaning or direction in this lifestyle. Just like any other group, individuals within the LGBTQ+ community have varied interests and lifestyles.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of a multicultural perspective on sexual orientation?

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A multicultural perspective recognizes that many ethnocultural communities may hold disapproving views of homosexuality due to cultural and religious beliefs. However, it is not true that they are less likely to view homosexuality as an illness than the majority Canadian culture. In fact, views on homosexuality as an illness may be influenced by a variety of cultural factors and are not solely determined by one's ethnocultural background.

Question 16

Measuring the percentage of a population that is gay,lesbian,or bisexual is relatively easy resulting in very accurate statistics.

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Measuring sexual orientation is complex and there is no clear or standardized way to define, measure or identify all individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Some may not openly identify with those labels or may have fluid sexual orientations. This makes it difficult to obtain accurate statistics.

Question 17

Homosexuality in Melanesia is a good example of

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Homosexuality in Melanesia is characterized by ritualized practices, such as the Sambia tribe's initiation rites, which involve young boys being taken away from women and taught male roles by older men. This involves practices such as ingesting semen and engaging in same-sex relationships, which are seen as necessary for the boys to become strong, virile men. This is an example of ritualized homosexuality, where same-sex relationships are a part of specific cultural practices and beliefs.

Question 18

__________ is often a late-occurring phenomenon as when a male experiences sexual behaviour with other inmates while in prison.

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Deprivation homosexuality refers to a situation where individuals experience same-sex sexual behavior due to a lack of access to opposite-sex partners. This can occur in environments such as prisons or single-sex boarding schools where heterosexual relationships are not possible.

Question 19

Sexual orientation refers to one's self identity as gay,heterosexual,bisexual,asexual,or some other term.

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Question 20

The gay community may view bisexuals as "fence sitters."

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Some members of the gay community may view bisexuals as unsure or indecisive about their sexual orientation, and therefore label them as "fence sitters." However, this perspective is not universally held and does not reflect the diversity of experiences and identities within either the gay or bisexual communities.

Quiz 14: Sexual Orientation and Identity: Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Straight, or Asexual