MCOM 316 Tolerance Inventory
Rank order the following list of situations from 1 to 10 in terms of which is the most acceptable (1) to
the least acceptable (10) for yourself. Next, in your group, discuss the situations and determine by
consensus a group ranking of most acceptable to least acceptable.
1 = most acceptable
10 = least acceptable
YOU
GROUP
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Being involved in a homosexual/lesbian relationship.
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Marrying someone of a different race.
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Cohabitation (living together in a sexual relationship when not legally
married).
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Prostitution.
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Living in a sexually open relationship (partners consent to sex
with others).
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Using hard drugs.
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Belonging to a religious cult.
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Being involved sexually with a married person (an extramarital affair).
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Member of the Ku Klux Klan.
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Being quadriplegic.
Discussion points:
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What situations on the list did you find the most acceptable for yourself?
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What situations on the list did you find the least acceptable for yourself?
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On what basis, if any, did you compromise your values/beliefs in the group?
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How do you think your rankings differ from the way your parents would rank the situations?
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What points did you consider when ranking the situations?
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How much of role did your exposure and/or knowledge of certain situations determine how you
ranked them?
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What insight, if any, did you gain from this exercise?