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What was the major finding of the Kinsey Report that was released nearly 70 years ago as the first major study of the sexual behavior of adults? a. More men than women were exclusively homosexual. b. Adults were found to practice sexual behavior across a continuum from exclusively homosexual to exclusively heterosexual. c. Most adults regularly moved back and forth across Kinsey's continuum of sexual behavior. d. A very small percentage of the U.S. population was homosexual. - correct answersB. Why does heteronormativity prevent the development of equitable relationships among LGBs and heterosexuals? a. Because heterosexuality is viewed as normal and all other sexual orientations as abnormal or wrong b. Because heterosexuality is the sexual orientation of over 90% of the population c. Because it leads to heterosexism or homophobia d. Because heterosexuality is valued much more than other sexual orientations - correct answersA. What distinguishes transgenders from their peers in the LGBT designation? a. The gender of transgenders does not match the sex with which they were born or assigned at birth. b. Transgenders are less easily identified than their lesbian and gay peers. c. Transgenders integrate more easily into a school culture than their lesbian and gay classmates. d. Transgenders are not sexually attracted to the same sex. - correct answersA. What was one of the main reasons for the gay rights movement of the 1950s? a. To stop the harassment of gays and lesbians b. To solicit funds to fight AIDS c. To eliminate unequal pay between gays and heterosexuals d. To remove the pathological diagnosis of gays as mentally ill - correct answersD. What was the purpose of the Equal Access Act passed by Congress in 1984? a. To provide all students access to a high-quality education b. To prevent discrimination against students because of their race, religion, and sexual orientation c. To guarantee all students access to gifted and talented programs, regardless of their race and sexual orientation d. To guarantee high school students the right to establish school clubs - correct answersD. What was the outcome of the Nabozny v. Podlesny, Davis, Blauert case in 1996? a. Schools were required to establish gay-straight alliance clubs to support LGB students. b. Teachers were held liable for not reporting incidents of bullying and harassment to school authorities. c. Schools were required to implement anti-bullying programs for their students and teachers. d. Schools could be financially liable for allowing LGB students to be harassed at school. - correct answersD. The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Crimes Prevention Act extended the National Defense Authorization Act to cover hate crimes based on actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. What was one of the major changes in the application of this legislation? a. Federal authorities were not allowed to investigate cases. b. Law enforcement personnel were required to complete training on hate crimes based on gender and gender identity. c. The FBI was now required to collect statistics on hate crimes based on gender and gender identity. d. It applied only to federally protected activities, such as voting or going to school. - correct answersC. Approximately _____ of LGBT students feel unsafe in their schools because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. a. 56% b. 10% c. 78% d. 28% - correct answersA. Which of the following primarily protects LGBTQ teachers from losing their jobs because of their sexual orientation or gender identity? a. Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses b. Morrison v. Board of Education c. Schroeder v. Hamilton School District d. Lawrence v. Texas - correct answersA. Which of the following is the least appropriate topic for the goal of queering the curriculum? a. Openly addressing issues related to sexual identity b. Debating laws that support LGBTQs or are anti-gay c. Discussing the causes of LGBTQ identity d. Discussing heterosexism and homophobia - correct answersC. When a teacher hears or observes students harassing another student because of his or her sexual identity, what should the teacher do? a. Ignore the incident so as not to bring further attention to the harassed student. b. Intervene immediately to make it clear to students that the behavior will not be tolerated. c. Call the principal's office for help. d. Move the victimized student near the teacher's desk and tell him or her to ignore the harassment of classmates. - correct answersB. What is one of the primary purposes of a gay-straight alliance (GSA) club at a school? a. To support each other and create a safe and positive environment for LGBTQ students b. To fight discrimination in classrooms c. To provide advice to LGBTQs on coming out d. To organize events for a Day of Silence, National Coming-Out Day, and National History Month - correct answersA. In classrooms with students from diverse groups, what is the purpose of bringing students' cultures into the classroom? a. To help students learn the cultures of their classmates b. To eliminate prejudice c. To help students develop cultural competencies d. To make the curriculum relevant to the experiences and backgrounds of students - correct answersC. Schools across the nation are becoming increasingly diverse, with the greatest numerical increase over the past 10 years in which of the following groups? a. Asian students b. Hispanic or Latino students c. Muslim students d. Gay students e. Students with disabilities - correct answersB. The common culture of the United States highly values which of the following principles? a. Bilingualism b. Individualism c. Socialism d. Cooperation - correct answersB. Which of the following is a reason for teachers to be careful about identifying the cultural identity of their students based on how they look and dress? a. There is a danger of stereotyping students based on misperceptions and misinformation about their cultural identity. b. Knowing the cultural identity of a student helps teachers make the curriculum more relevant and meaningful to students. c. The importance of group memberships in a student's identity is determined by the unique experiences and history of a family in society. d. Diversity exists within the same cultural group. - correct answersA. Supporters of a pluralistic society believe that a. promoting the diversity of cultural groups strengthens society. b. the diversity of groups is divisive to society. c. diverse cultural groups dilute the common culture of the country. d. diverse cultural groups lead to power struggles among groups. - correct answersA. How have schools historically contributed to the assimilation of new immigrants? a. Promoting bilingualism in schools b. Requiring programs in English as a second language (ESL) for English language learners c. Banning the use of languages other than English d. Teaching English and the common culture - correct answersD. What is the best example of how equality would be reflected in academic outcomes for students? a. Students would score at the same levels on standardized tests regardless of their group memberships. b. Students' cultures would be integrated throughout the curriculum. c. Student suspensions would be eliminated. d. Students from different cultural groups would participate at the same rates in extracurricular activities. - correct answersA. Which of the following is not a reflection of white privilege in schools? a. White students are discriminated against in society because of their European heritage. b. White parents are more likely to be in leadership roles in the school. c. White students are overrepresented in advanced placement (AP) and gifted and talented programs. d. White students seldom have to think about their race in their interactions with school and other authorities. e. White students are perceived by others as racists. - correct answersA. What part of the civil rights movement had the most direct influence on the groups integrated into multicultural education? a. The establishment of ethnic studies in many colleges and universities b. The extension of the civil rights movement to multiple groups that had historically been treated inequitably in society c. The desegregation of schools d. The application of affirmative action programs - correct answersB. Which of the following statements is a disposition related to multicultural education? a. The teacher understands how learner diversity can affect communication and knows how to communicate effectively in differing environments. b. The teacher facilitates learners' ability to develop diverse social and cultural perspectives that expand their understanding of local global issues and create novel approaches to solving problems. c. The teacher understands learning theory, human development, cultural diversity, and individual differences and how these impact ongoing planning. d. The teacher reflects on his or her personal biases and accesses resources to deepen his or her own understanding of cultural, ethnic, gender, and learning differences to build stronger relationships and create more relevant learning experiences. - correct answersD. How is immigration controlled in the United States? a. By quotas that determine how many immigrants can be admitted from other countries b. By border guards on the country's borders c. By immigration officers d. By Congress - correct answersD.