An example of assimilationist politics by the LGBT community is _____________ .
A) insistence that all non-binary identities be recognized under the trans* umbrella
B) relying on White, attractive, able-bodied, and "straight-acting" representatives to achieve acceptance
C) advocacy for including immigrants and transnational identities as central to GLBT activism
D) a radical opposition to marriage as a heterosexist institution rather than advocacy for marriage equality

Question

An example of assimilationist politics by the LGBT community is _____________    .
A) insistence that all non-binary identities be recognized under the trans* umbrella
B) relying on White, attractive, able-bodied, and "straight-acting" representatives to achieve acceptance
C) advocacy for including immigrants and transnational identities as central to GLBT activism
D) a radical opposition to marriage as a heterosexist institution rather than advocacy for marriage equality

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Assimilationist politics in the context of the LGBT community refers to strategies aimed at achieving acceptance and integration into mainstream society by aligning with its norms and values. Choice B, which mentions relying on representatives who embody mainstream (often heteronormative) ideals of attractiveness and behavior, is an example of such politics. This approach seeks acceptance through conformity to existing societal standards, rather than challenging or seeking to broaden them.

An Example of Assimilationist Politics by the LGBT Community Is