In Understanding the Problems Confronted by Children of Gays and Lesbians

question 43

Multiple Choice

In understanding the problems confronted by children of gays and lesbians, research in Practice 2.1 argues that:

• A)traditional teachings are the best source of knowledge.
• B)experiential knowledge is generally superior to scientific knowledge.
• C)journalistic knowledge provides the most detailed theoretical understanding of problems.
• D)scientific observation can point out where personal values unreasonably intrude on intervention decisions.

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Definitions:

Post-structuralist

Refers to a movement in philosophy and sociology that critiques structuralism's emphases on static structures in favor of viewing social reality as fluid and indeterminate.

Discourses

Patterns of language use, communication, or narrative that shape knowledge, identities, and social interactions within particular contexts.

Foucault

Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, social theorist, and historian of ideas, known for his work on power relations, social institutions, and discourse.

Sexual Orientation

A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, based on the gender or genders they are attracted to.