One Purpose of Gay and Lesbian Support Groups in Workplaces

question 45

Multiple Choice

One purpose of gay and lesbian support groups in workplaces is to:

• A) make workplaces less threatening to the worklife of LGBT employees.
• B) promote homosexuality among heterosexual employees.
• C) increase discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• D) reduce the number of homosexual employees in workplaces.

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Definitions:

Cotherapeutic

Pertaining to a treatment situation where two therapists work together for the benefit of a client or group of clients.

Cultural Competence

Therapist’s understanding and attention to issues of race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment.

Race, Culture, Ethnicity

Distinct categories that encompass the social, cultural, and biological factors defining groups of people based on shared traits, history, language, or ancestry.

Deviant

Behaviors or actions that deviate significantly from societal norms or expectations, often carrying negative connotations.