Chapter 7's in Their Shoes Feature Tells the Story of a Young

question 25

Multiple Choice

Chapter 7's In Their Shoes feature tells the story of a young woman and her experiences with "coming out" to her family.Although some of her family members experienced difficulty accepting her life and her choices,they all welcome her and her partner into the family like anyone else.What does the writer want readers to know?

• A) Their family is not that much different from any other family.
• B) She was victim to rumours and speculation in high school.
• C) She was born gay and it was not a choice.
• D) Choosing to be gay changes who you are as a person.

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Definitions:

Social Axioms

Generalized beliefs or propositions that are held to be true within a social context, guiding behaviors and interpretations of social phenomena.

Culture

The sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs that distinguishes one group of people from another, transmitted from generation to generation.

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptance that certain things are true or real, often forming the basis of an individual's values and decisions.

Sociocultural Influences

The impact of societal and cultural factors, including traditions, norms, and values, on individuals' attitudes, behavior, and development.