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Capo

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Some sociologists and anthropologists believe that intimacy is the need for affiliation, or the need to have relationships in our lives, and that this is a universal, innate drive.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Kurt, a social theorist, opines that heterosexuals are less likely to suffer from IPV than homosexuals. Provide an accurate explanation that supportsKurt's view.
 
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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Heterosexuals have been found to have lower victimization rates than lesbians and gay men. It could be that many have experienced considerable humiliation, bullying, and rejection at school that increases the likelihood of violence in adulthood. Within same-sex relationships, homophobia can increase abusive behavior if a partner uses it as a psychological weapon by threatening to expose the relationship to parents or employers.



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