Micaela is a Latina lesbian. She is reluctant to tell her family and friends about her orientation because lesbianism is not highly approved in her culture. If she does "come out" to her family, it is likely that they will

A) openly disown her.
B) remain silent, accepting the situation tacitly but not openly.
C) support her decision, believing that the ability to love is more important than who is the object of that love.
D) prevent her from forming relationships with women.

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Meshia Gilchrist · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Cultural norms in many Latino communities may lead to a tacit acceptance where the family might not openly approve but also not disown or prevent her from forming relationships, reflecting a silent, implicit acceptance.

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