24 Questions
What did President Bill Clinton recognize in 1999?
June as Pride Month
What does the Defense of Marriage Act allow for?
Denial of same-sex marriage at the federal level
What did President Barack Obama declare through an official proclamation in 2009?
Recognition of June as Pride Month
How do scientists view the role of genetics in determining homosexuality?
It is a genetic predisposition
What does denying same-sex couples the right to marry violate according to the text?
Rights as US citizens
What does Baguio City lack despite being a stronghold for LGBT equality?
Anti-discrimination ordinances
What types of venues provide opportunities for prostitution in the Philippines?
Bars, karaoke bars, massage parlors, brothels, street walkers, and escort services
How is prostitution described in the context provided?
A form of exploitation and close to rape
Which legislative acts address prostitution and human trafficking in the Philippines?
Republic Act 9208 and Republic Act 9262
What factors could contribute to someone engaging in prostitution according to the text?
Lack of financial resources and family disintegration
In what ways does the Filipino law address same-sex marriage?
By not offering any legal recognition to same-sex marriage
Which statement best reflects the view on prostitution as described in the text?
'Prostitution is a form of exploitation against those in disadvantageous positions.'
What does the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) allow the Federal government to do?
Prevent considering same-sex relationships as marriages
What did President Bill Clinton recognize in 1999 regarding same-sex relationships?
The right of same-sex couples to marry
What is the significance of Baguio City being considered a stronghold for LGBT equality despite lacking anti-discrimination ordinances?
It showcases societal acceptance beyond legislative measures
Based on the text, what does the scientific experimentation mentioned suggest about the origins of homosexuality?
It is determined by genetics
How does the text suggest that the view on children raised by same-sex parents might differ from certain scientific findings?
It contradicts the ideal family structure according to scientists
What does the text imply about denying same-sex couples the right to marry?
It violates their rights as US citizens
Which venue is mentioned in the text as a common place for prostitution in the Philippines?
Karaoke bars (KTVs)
What kind of legal recognition is NOT offered to same-sex couples in the Philippines?
Legal adoption rights
What does the text suggest about engaging in prostitution for some individuals?
It can be due to lack of financial resources or means of support
Under which laws are prostitution and human trafficking addressed in the Philippines according to the text?
Revised Penal Code and Republic Act 9208
What is one potential impact of prostitution highlighted in the text?
Contribution to family disintegration
In what ways is prostitution compared to rape in the text?
The two acts are horrible and very close in nature
Test your knowledge on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which was passed in 1996 to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Learn about the history, controversies, and impact of this legislation on same-sex marriage.
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