
The (ir)Rational Rainbow (the DSM & the Fight to Depathologize Homosexuality)
New Books in Law
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Historical Classification of Homosexuality as a Mental Illness
The chapter explores the historical classification of homosexuality as a mental illness in the DSM and the successful fight by gay activists to have it removed in 1973. It discusses the subsequent progress made by the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in relation to gay rights and the struggles faced by trans and non-binary individuals, addressing issues such as poverty, suicide rates, violence, and discrimination.
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