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jessicacav

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How does homophobia differ from other prejudices like racism and sexism?
 
  a. Homophobia is unique in that it is used to discriminate against LGBT persons in terms of health care.
  b. Homophobia is different from other prejudices because it is allowed to be expressed publicly.
  c. Homophobia is different from other prejudices because homosexuality is classified as a mental illness.
  d. Homophobia differs from other prejudices because it is a learned behavior.

Question 2

For many years, homosexuals were psychologically classified as mentally ill.
 
  a. true
  b. false


C.mcnichol98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. Homophobia is different from other prejudices because it is allowed to be expressed publicly.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. true


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