Which Sociological Perspective Suggests That Denial of the Right to Marry

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective suggests that denial of the right to marry reinforces the second-class status of gays and lesbians?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) labeling theory

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Explanation

An analysis that seeks to understand behaviors and physical traits in terms of their adaptive value and how they may have evolved to solve reproductive and survival challenges.

External-Unstable Attribution

Refers to attributing an event or behavior to situational, temporary factors outside one's control.

Weiner's Attributional Model

A framework explaining how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior and outcomes, impacting emotions and motivations.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the propagation of favorable traits.