The term heterosexism is used to describe the belief that heterosexuality is the norm or superior. Heterosexual privilege gives unearned and unchallenged advantages and rewards to heterosexuals because of their sexual orientation. These same benefits are not automatically granted to lesbian, gay and bisexual people.Heterosexism is manifested in both personal behavior and social institutions. Unlikehomophobia (i.e. the irrational fear of homosexuals), the prevalence of heterosexism in social institutions can result in the denial of services, resources and civil rights.The following are the components of heterosexism:1. The assumption that everyone is heterosexual.2. Heterosexuality is the only normal sexual orientation.3. Heterosexism is apparent in social institutions, laws, and public policies that exclude the acknowledgment of other sexual orientations, or that deny the extension of rights to lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals.Please answer the following questions and post in the forum1. Take a look at the handout Examples of Heterosexual Privilege (listed under Learning Resources in Week 5 Content).2. Respond to the following questions:a. What do you find particularly surprising, interesting and/or disturbing about this list?b. Identify at least 2 ways that you have, or someone you know has, been awarded or denied heterosexual privilege? c. Did this information contribute to your diversity understanding? Please explaind. How will you use this understanding?e. If you know someone who is not heterosexual and feel comfortable sharing the list with them, share their responses here in the forum. 3. Be sure and use in-text citations and references from the course materials, websites and/or other materials to support your response.

For many individuals, being involved in a court case is very stressful and time consuming, and a lack of understanding of the entire legal process may cause some of that stress. For a business, it is critical to have a strong legal team working on its behalf to manage all aspects of a case or legal issue, and many companies employ their own legal counsel for that purpose. As an individual working within business environments, you may have occasion to participate in legal matters involving your organization—or to make decisions that have legal implications. It is very helpful, therefore, to have a solid understanding of how cases proceed through a court system, who are the individuals involved in the courtroom process, and which laws take priority in various situations.This Assignment covers the U.S. court systems, specifically which court would have jurisdiction in a given matter, how to handle conflicting statutes, and who participates in the court process.To prepare for this Assignment:Review the Learning Resources and consider the various ways by which laws take precedence and how jurisdiction plays a role in determining how laws are enforced.Focus on the process of the U.S. court system, including the participants, court structures, and appeals process.Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment.Submit your responses to the following prompts:In each of the following situations, which source of law takes priority, and why?The state statute conflicts with the common law of that state. (75 words, 1 paragraph)A federal statute conflicts with the U.S. Constitution. (75 words, 1 paragraph)A common-law decision in one state conflicts with the U.S. Constitution. (75 words, 1 paragraph)A federal statute conflicts with a state constitution. (75 words, 1 paragraph)For this prompt, be sure to reference at least one scholarly source to support your answer for each set of conflicting items.You are the administrator of a local hospital. A trial court has made a finding against your hospital due to the death of a patient during surgery. However, you believe the hospital should be not be found guilty under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur since the surgeon has also been found guilty of malpractice and negligent homicide. Describe the process you would follow to appeal the trial court’s finding against the hospital. (225–300 words, 3–4 paragraphs)For this prompt, be sure to reference at least two scholarly sources to support your answer.You are being accused of a breach of contract and will be participating in a trial. Whom can you expect to take part in the trial process and what roles will they play in your trial? Please explain your answer. (225–300 words, 3–4 paragraphs)For this prompt, be sure to reference at least two scholarly sources to support your answer.The Constitution specifies that federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over admiralty claims. Mr. and Mrs. Price have a claim against Fun-time Cruise Lines based out of Miami, Florida, for negligence of the cruise line. Mrs. Price sustained injuries because of the company’s negligence while taking a cruise to the Caribbean. The Price family lives in Seattle, Washington. Can they bring their claim in state court, or must they bring their claim in federal court? Which court or courts could be the trial court with jurisdiction over the claim? Please explain your answer. (225–300 words, 3–4 paragraphs)For this prompt, be sure to reference at least two scholarly sources to support your answer.Note: Be sure to reference the number of scholarly sources indicated to support your work. Use the Walden Undergraduate Paper Template, provided in this week’s Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment.