Rustam Alexander, "Gay Lives and ‘Aversion Therapy’ in Brezhnev’s Russia, 1964–1982" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)
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The Controversial Therapy Methods of Psychiatrist Golet
This chapter explores the controversial therapy methods used on homosexual men in the 1960s-1980s by a therapist named Golet, who aimed to guide them towards heterosexuality. It delves into Golet's approach using psychological techniques and Renaissance paintings of women to 'cure' homosexual men. The chapter also sheds light on the societal pressures faced by patients during the treatment.
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