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CLEP Social Sciences

Category - Social Sciences

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A company that offers medical benefits to partners of employees (regardless of marital status), but does not include same-sex partners in this policy is expressing which of the following biases?
  1. Heterosexism
  2. Homophobia
  3. Sexism
  4. Discrimination
Explanation
Answer - A - If a company offers medical benefits to partners of employees (regardless of marital status), but does not include same-sex partners in this policy is expressing heterosexism.

Key Takeaway: Heterosexism can occur on both cultural and psychological levels, while homophobia refers to a specific mental state experienced by individuals. Heterosexism refers to ideas and actions that disparage non-heterosexual actions or identifications.
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