The (ir)Rational Rainbow (the DSM & the Fight to Depathologize Homosexuality)
New Books in Law
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The Path to Depathologization: Removing Homosexuality from the DSM
The chapter explores the historical journey of removing homosexuality as a diagnosis from the DSM, examining the opposition faced within the psychiatric community and the implications of the landmark decision. It delves into the subsequent revisions in the DSM related to homosexuality, the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in accessing affirming care, and the ongoing fight against the pathologization of trans identity. The conversation also reflects on alternative paths the gay and trans movements could have taken in response to psychiatric interference, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and structural transformations.
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