According to functionalist perspectives on sexual orientation ...

[joe]

According to functionalist perspectives on sexual orientation
 
  a. how people come to accept their sexual identity as a gay man, bisexual, or lesbian shows the significance of labeling and how it can create barriers to full participation in society.
  b. societies may punish homosexual conduct because it violates social norms prohibiting nonmarital sex and same-sex sexual relations.
  c. homosexuality or bisexuality is a master status for some people.
  d. conflicts over values regarding sexuality and the family are healthy for societies because they encourage discussion and debate about critical social issues such as sexual orientation.

Question 2

Which of the following have identified stages in the process of accepting the identity of lesbian, gay, or bisexual?
 
  a. biologists
  b. functionalists
  c. conflict theorists
  d. interactionists

[matt95]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. societies may punish homosexual conduct because it violates social norms prohibiting nonmarital sex and same-sex sexual relations.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. interactionists

[joe]

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