Why Might LGBTQ Rights Groups Emphasize That Homosexuality Has a Genetic

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why might LGBTQ rights groups emphasize that homosexuality has a genetic origin?

• A) They want to emphasize the importance of difference.
• B) They believe that sexuality is closely related to a person's relationship with his or her mother.
• C) They believe that if sexual orientation is something we are born with, then discrimination against gays and lesbians is much less acceptable.
• D) Gays and lesbians are predisposed to believe in science.

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