The Matthew Shepard Act ____.​

question 72

Multiple Choice

 The Matthew Shepard Act ____.​ 

• A)established the right of same-sex marriages in the United States
• B)introduced federal law in the United States against hate crimes based on sexual orientation
• C)officially recognized homosexuality as not being a mental disorder
• D)provided for United States recognition of same-sex marriages granted in foreign countries

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Definitions:

Total Media Use

The cumulative amount of time spent engaging with various forms of media, including television, internet, and mobile devices.

Social Capital

The resources that communities provide children and families, including not only schools, health services, and so on, but also social structures, expectations for behavior, and levels of trust and cooperation among community members.

Ecological Networks

A system of interlinked and interdependent biological communities and their physical environment.

Verbal Aggression

The use of words to harm or attack someone, which can include insults, threats, or prejudicial comments.