Assertion (A): The experience of homosexuality in a homophobic culture differs for whites and blacks. Reason (R): Sexuality and sexual identity are experienced differently by whites and blacks.

1. ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. BBoth A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. CA is correct but R is not correct
4. DA is not correct but R is correct

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Correct answer: A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation

Intersectional critics (e.g. Barbara Smith, Audre Lorde, E. Patrick Johnson) argue that race shapes how sexuality is lived and policed, which explains the different experience of homophobia.