The textbook uses the term _____________ to refer to the view ...

[lak]

The textbook uses the term _____________ to refer to the view that heterosexuality is the natural, correct, and normal way to be.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Discuss some of the practical improvements in the lives of gay couples that occur when they are given the same legal rights and heterosexual couples
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[dantucker]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: heteronormality

Answer to Question 2

Answer: In states and countries where same-sex couples have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples there are a number of advantages for them. When one partner ends up in a hospital room, it is often difficult for someone to visit who does not have family status. This is allowed when a same-sex couple is given family status. There are a host of legal problems that occur when a couple lacks married status. When given married status, the couple can share social security benefits, help each other make health care decisions, inherit from each other, gain next-of-kin rights, and have access to shared health insurance and heath records.

[lak]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[lcapri7]

Gracias!