Asked by Cedrick Ceballos on Jun 09, 2024
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After "liking" a picture from a gay pride parade on Facebook, John started to receive hurtful text messages from friends accusing him of being gay.Then all of his soccer teammates refused to be in the locker room with him at the same time.Which term refers to this type of discrimination?
A) heterosexism
B) sexism
C) ableism
D) racism
Heterosexism
A belief system or ideology that considers heterosexual orientation as the norm, often resulting in discrimination against non-heterosexual orientations.
Gay Pride Parade
An event celebrating LGBTQ+ identities, rights, and community, featuring processions and various performances to promote visibility and equality.
Hurtful Text Messages
Written messages sent through electronic means that are intended to offend, harass, or upset the recipient.
- Investigate the biases and discriminatory practices directed at LGBTQ+ communities from individual and societal perspectives.
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HR
Hanna RahimiJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Heterosexism refers to discrimination or prejudice against individuals who identify as LGBT+ or who are perceived to be LGBT+. In this scenario, John is being discriminated against because his friends assume that he is gay and are using hurtful language against him. His soccer teammates are also showing discrimination by refusing to be in the locker room with him.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the biases and discriminatory practices directed at LGBTQ+ communities from individual and societal perspectives.