Which of the following statements best summarizes the experiences of lesbian women in the workplace?Group of answer choicesAttitudes towards lesbian women and gay men are improving; however, they are better off both personally and professionally if they don’t “come out” at work.Lesbian women still experience access discrimination; even once they have a job, they are sometimes fired if their sexual orientation is discovered.Most states now prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation.Experts recommend that the best way to avoid discrimination is to be honest with potential employers, right from the beginning.

According to the research about employment for lesbian women and gay men in the United States described in your text,Group of answer choicesit is illegal to fire employees, based on their sexual orientation.lesbian women typically earn lower average salaries than heterosexual women.lesbian women and gay men who hide their sexual orientation are usually more productive than those who are “out of the closet.”some of the supervisors in public schools believe that lesbian women and gay men might persuade young people to abandon their heterosexual identity.

What are true statements about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in the workforce? (Choose every correct answer.)Multiple select question.Lesbian women are paid more than gay, bisexual, or straight men.Transgender workers are at risk of being fired for their gender expression.Gay and bisexual men are paid less than straight men.LGB workers are at risk of being passed over for promotion because of their sexual orientation.

How has the experience of gay and lesbian workers changed in recent years?Multiple select question.Less than ten percent of transgender workers report workplace setbacks within the past year.A larger percentage of society accepts homosexuality than in the past.Straight women now earn more than lesbian women.Gay men now earn more than straight men doing the same job.

Which of the following best describes research findings on adjustment patterns of lesbian women?Group of answer choicesIn general, lesbian women tend to be less self-confident than heterosexual women.Given the level of heterosexism in our culture, it’s surprising that lesbian women do not have more psychological problems.In several important areas, lesbian women tend to have psychological problems; however, these problems are directly caused by heterosexism.On most important dimensions, lesbian women tend to be better adjusted than heterosexual women.

Which of the following statements is true?Group of answer choicesSexual harassment can best be handled by ignoring it; the harasser is unlikely to continue if you don’t respond.The US legal system currently considers employers to be liable when supervisors sexually harass employees.In the workplace, most sexual harassment cases are now settled in favor of the employee.Because women are usually the victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, male coworkers can do little to help.