Question

A homosexual male trying to hide his sexual orientation in a heterosexual environment is engaging in what is often referred to as ___________.

Answer 1

Passing is the correct answer.

According to Sociology, passing is the ability of people to hide their true identity group or category as a way to preserve or to protect themselves. These categories may include ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, age, disability status or social class. Thus, a homosexual male trying to hide his sexual orientation in a heterosexual environment is engaging in what is referred to as passing.