Kate is upset by the way that gay men and lesbians are treated in the United States and believes that laws and attitudes about homosexuality need to be changed.Kate thinks that if younger people can be educated to be more accepting it will be possible to change the laws and other people's attitudes.Kate's beliefs are an example of:

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Kate is upset about a social issue and believes that change is possible through education and changing attitudes. This aligns with the definition of insurgent consciousness, which refers to individuals recognizing the social injustices and actively seeking to bring about change. False consciousness refers to individuals accepting the dominant ideology that serves the interests of the ruling class, while class consciousness refers to the awareness of one's social class and its inherent conflicts with the ruling class. Constituent consciousness refers to the understanding of one's position in relation to the political system and the potential for collective action. However, Kate's beliefs do not necessarily fit these definitions.

Kate Is Upset by the Way That Gay Men and Lesbians