LESBIAN INFORMATION SERVICE - ATTITUDES QUESTIONNAIRE

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Please answer these questions honestly and from your own perspective.

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Homosexuality is of equal value to heterosexuality.   0 1 2 3 4

Homosexuality is natural to homosexuals as heter-
osexuality is natural to heterosexuals.     0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians and gays do not experience 0 1 2 3 4
distinct problems as a result of homophobia.      

Young lesbians also suffer because they are female. 0 1 2 3 4

Many lesbian and gay youth experience additional
oppression due to race, class, ethnicity and disability. 0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays come from different backgrounds
and cultures.         0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays have protection under the law. 0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays have a right to have their sexual
orientation recognised and validated by peers, adults
(including family) and society.       0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays should have the opportunity (and
right) to develop a positive lesbian/gay identity.   0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays need to take responsibility for their
own sexuality (i.e. come out - when it is safe).   0 1 2 3 4

All adults have a responsibility to support young
lesbians/gays in the same way that support is given
to young heterosexuals (i.e. youth service, schools,
college).           0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays do not have a right to expect
adult support and advice.       0 1 2 3 4

Families can give important support to young
lesbians/gays.         0 1 2 3 4

All professionals who work with young people should
support young lesbians/gays as part of their work.   0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays have a right to peer support and
to be in contact with other young lesbians/gays.   0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays do not have a right to accurate
information about homosexuality.     0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians/gays have a right to seek help from any
agency or individual that can offer support.   0 1 2 3 4

It takes courage for young lesbians to contact         
a lesbian organisation       0 1 2 3 4

Young lesbians are no more isolated than young gay 0 1 2 3 4

Children in school should be taught that homosexuality is
of equal value to heterosexuality     0 1 2 3 4

Families should bring their children up to respect all
sexualities         0 1 2 3 4
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Adolescence is a particularly vulnerable time for
lesbians/gays.         0 1 2 3 4

Homosexuality is a phase you can grow out of   0 1 2 3 4

It should be against the law for the media to portray
harmful stereotypes of homosexuals     0 1 2 3 4

I would find it offensive to see two men kissing and
cuddling on the street.       0 1 2 3 4

Lesbians and gays should be banned form working with
children.           0 1 2 3 4

Homosexuality is a sin       0 1 2 3 4

Lesbian and gay couples should be allowed to marry
one another.         0 1 2 3 4

Homosexuals are born that way     0 1 2 3 4

All homosexuals are perverts.       0 1 2 3 4

I would find it offensive to see a male/female kissing
and cuddling on the street.       0 1 2 3 4

Homosexuality is a sickness that can be cured   0 1 2 3 4

There should be laws to protect lesbians and gays
from discrimination.         0 1 2 3 4

Anyone can choose to be lesbian/gay     0 1 2 3 4

When I am in conversation with a person of the same
sex (who I don't know very well) and he or she touches
me, it does not make me uncomfortable.     0 1 2 3 4

Society's attitudes towards homosexuality causes me
to be unhappy.         0 1 2 3 4

I would find it offensive to see two women kissing and
cuddling on the street.       0 1 2 3 4

Sometimes I can't help but wonder whether AIDS is
caused by homosexuality.       0 1 2 3 4

LESBIANS/GAYS ONLY

I am glad to be lesbian/gay/bisexual.     0 1 2 3 4

Whenever I think a lot about being lesbian/gay/bisexual
I feel depressed.         0 1 2 3 4

When I am sexually attracted to a person of my own
sex, I feel uncomfortable.       0 1 2 3 4

Sometimes it almost seems like AIDS is a punishment
for being gay.         0 1 2 3 4

My homosexuality makes me unhappy.     0 1 2 3 4

Whenever I think a lot about being lesbian/gay/bisexual
I feel critical about myself.       0 1 2 3 4

I wish I were heterosexual.       0 1 2 3 4

I do not think I will be able to have a long-term
relationship with a person of the same sex.   0 1 2 3 4