The tendency for nonheterosexual women to live quiet/hidden lives, and for societies to deny or ignore
their existence, is called _______________. - lesbian and bisexual invisibility
Over the past three decades, scholars have attempted to document the lesbian relationships of notable
women in American history. The noted women discussed in your textbook include all of the following
except: - Michelle Obama
Which of the following statements regarding homosexuality is true? - In some countries, homosexuals
are still subjected to involuntary psychiatric treatment and electroshock therapy.
Which of the following statements regarding HIV/AIDS is false? - In the United States, women account
for at least half of all new AIDS diagnoses.
Contrary to what might be expected, mainstream feminism is often guilty of ignoring the issues of
nonheterosexual women. - true
While some lesbian feminists hope to obtain civil rights within existing patriarchal systems, others aspire
to overthrow world patriarchy in order to liberate all women. - true
Homosexuality was considered a mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) until
_______________. - 1974
The process of recovering and documenting lesbian history is challenging. There are several reasons why
this is the case, including the fact that _______________. - women who took part in lesbian
relationships were often careful not to leave behind evidence AND any evidence that was left behind
often wound up being destroyed after the fact
There is currently a movement in the United States and Australia to use the term "queer" as an
inclusive, unifying term for nonheterosexuals. - true
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