Question

In 2015, the Supreme Court heard the case of Obergefell v. Hodges (and ruled in favor of same-sex marriage) following two years of plaintiffs in four states filing federal district court cases. All of the following characterize the 2015 Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage as a reflection of the gay rights social movement EXCEPT:

A. There was a shared goal of challenging structural systems.
B. There was a consistent pattern of shared behavior.
C. There was a shared ideology of the need for equality.
D. There was a clear expression of the need for change.

Answer 1

The 2015 Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges reflects the gay rights social movement in several ways, but it does not characterize the movement as having a consistent pattern of shared behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 2015 Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges reflects the gay rights social movement in several ways, but it does not characterize the movement as having a consistent pattern of shared behavior. The other options - a shared goal of challenging structural systems, a shared ideology of the need for equality, and a clear expression of the need for change - all accurately represent the gay rights social movement.

A shared goal of challenging structural systems: The gay rights movement aimed to challenge and change the legal and social systems that discriminated against LGBTQ+ individuals, including the ban on same-sex marriage.

A shared ideology of the need for equality: The movement advocated for equal rights and recognition for LGBTQ+ individuals, including the right to marry.

A clear expression of the need for change: The movement made its goals and demands for change known through activism, protests, and legal challenges like the Obergefell v. Hodges case.

A consistent pattern of shared behavior: While there were common strategies and actions within the movement, such as organizing and lobbying, it is not accurate to say there was a consistent pattern of shared behavior.