Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
1. Which of the following is true of the term sexual orientation?
a.
It is a component of sexuality characterized by enduring emotional, romantic, and sexual attractions to people
of a particular gender.
b.
It is defined as being gay or lesbian.
c.
It is defined as being gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
d.
It is defined as a need for sexual stimulation.
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11.01 – Explain the relationships among sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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2. Recent estimates suggest that:
a.
b.
c.
d.
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with those of heterosexual men and women.
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3. The wages of gay men
a.
are slightly higher than those of heterosexual men
b.
tend to be equivalent to those of heterosexual men.
c.
may be affected by gay men being channeled into particular positions.
d.
are unknown since so many remain closeted
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with those of heterosexual men and women.
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4. Approximately what percentage of those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are closeted?
a.
98.5%
b.
83%
c.
57%
d.
35%
b
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False
with those of heterosexual men and women.
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5. Thomas, a gay man who works at a large hotel chain, experienced extreme verbal and physical harassment at work
because he did not conform to his coworkers’ expectations for men. Which of the following is most likely?
a.
Thomas probably has no recourse in the legal system
b.
Thomas may file a discrimination claim under the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
c.
Thomas may file a claim under Executive Order 11478.
d.
Thomas may file a claim under Title VII.
d
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False
11.02 – Discuss experiences of sexual minorities in organizations.
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6. Of the 96% of Fortune 500 companies, surveyed, what percentage included transgender-inclusive benefits in their
policies?
a.
95%
b.
12%
c.
71%
d.
46%
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Multiple Choice
11.02 – Discuss experiences of sexual minorities in organizations.
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7. Which of the following is true of Cracker Barrel’s formal policy that called for termination of gay and lesbian
employees?
a.
Resistance from shareholders resulted in Cracker Barrel changing the policy.
b.
The policy was supported by a large proportion of shareholders.
c.
Workers were actually hired because of their sexual orientation.
d.
The only employees who left did so because they were planning to quit and not because of anyone being fired.
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11.02 – Discuss experiences of sexual minorities in organizations.
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8. Which of the following is true about HIV/AIDS at work?
a.
Co-workers may resist working with someone who is HIV positive.
b.
Employees are likely to contract the disease from working with a person who is HIV positive.
c.
HIV/AIDS is not a protected disability under the ADA.
d.
It can be avoided through an initial medical exam prior to employment and annual physical exams.
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associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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9. Diversity in sexual orientation in the military has been controversial because some believed that it would result in
a.
reduced cohesion.
b.
extreme violence by homosexuals towards heterosexuals.
c.
violations of sexual minorities’ rights.
d.
mutiny within the ranks resulting in an armed rebellion.
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False
associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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10. Being “out” at work, defined as disclosing one’s gay or lesbian sexual orientation,
a.
is more frequently chosen by gay and lesbian individuals in high level positions because it makes them less
likely to experience discrimination.
b.
is more likely among gay and lesbian people of color than White gays.
c.
comes with both positive and negative consequences.
d.
results in greater conflict between home and work for gay and lesbian employees.
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Multiple Choice
False
associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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11. Which of the following is consistently related to attitudes toward sexual minorities?
a.
Race
b.
Age
c.
Region of the country (e.g., north, south, east, west)
d.
Strengths of religious beliefs and practice
d
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False
11.02 – Discuss experiences of sexual minorities in organizations.
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12. In implementing non-discriminatory policies toward sexual minorities at work,
a.
organizations should encourage the negative reactions of coworkers.
b.
organizations should be prepared for resistance from many stakeholders.
c.
organizations should not consider any possibility that sexual orientation could affect job performance.
d.
get rid of all older employees since they are likely to sabotage any such policies.
b
1
Moderate
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False
sexual minorities as valued employees, customers, and constituents.
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13. Straight allies can help sexual minorities in organizations by modeling inclusive behavior and
a.
firing anyone who does not support the policy.
b.
helping create safe and inclusive climates at work.
c.
encouraging sexual minorities to remain closeted.
d.
giving preferential behavior to sexual minorities.
b
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False
sexual minorities as valued employees, customers, and constituents.
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14. Fortune 500 companies
a.
are likely to include sexual orientation in their policies of non-discrimination.
b.
are unlikely to be industry leaders in inclusion because of their public visibility.
c.
are decreasing their offerings of health benefits to transgender employees.
d.
are attractive to many applicants, so efforts to include gay and lesbian applicants are not necessary.
1
Moderate
Multiple Choice
False
sexual minorities as valued employees, customers, and constituents.
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15. Gay, lesbian, and heterosexual employees are more committed to organizations in which sexual orientation
discrimination is not tolerated.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
dominant groups.
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16. Organizations with inclusive LGBTQ policies financially outperform competitors with less inclusive policies.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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17. The average earnings of transgender people who transitioned to male from being female (MTF) decreased.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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18. The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to
President Clinton’s initial plans to repeal the ban on gay and lesbian members of the military.
a.
True
b.
False
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True / False
False
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19. Gender identity refers to a person’s internal sense of gender, but not how a person behaves or appears compared to
societal expectations of that person.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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True / False
False
11.01 – Explain the relationships among sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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20. Practicing inclusion and fairness toward sexual minorities can benefit to individuals and organizations.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
sexual minorities as valued employees, customers, and constituents.
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21. Among heterosexual men, none choose fields of study that are “typically female,” but most gay men choose such
majors.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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False
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22. Estimates are that about 35% of the people in the United States identify as LGBTQ.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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True / False
False
with those of heterosexual men and women.
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23. Researchers have identified access discrimination against sexual minorities in hiring.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
with those of heterosexual men and women.
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24. On average, gays and lesbians have similar education levels to heterosexuals.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
with those of heterosexual men and women.
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25. “Passing,” or not disclosing one’s gay or lesbian sexual orientation at work, comes with few negative consequences.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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True / False
False
associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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26. Cracker Barrel has had problems with discrimination against gay and lesbian employees and Black customers.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
11.02 – Discuss experiences of sexual minorities in organizations.
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27. Hewlett-Packard offered domestic partner benefits to employees before same-sex marriage was legalized.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
11.02 – Discuss experiences of sexual minorities in organizations.
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28. Research has found that people who perceived sexual orientation discrimination in their workplace had more negative
job attitudes and lower satisfaction.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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29. Unlike many stigmatized minorities, sexual minorities have the option of disclosing or not disclosing their sexual
orientation.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
dominant groups.
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30. Associational stigma refers to being construed as a member of a stigmatized out-group because of association with
members of that group.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
associated with being closeted, and benefits of full inclusion of sexual minorities.
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31. Work and family issues for sexual minorities include additional, unique factors not experienced by heterosexual
employees.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False