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:

Asymmetric Information

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Federal Government

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