Unpacking the DSM: LGBTQ+ Struggles and Progress

This chapter examines the pivotal removal of homosexuality from the DSM by the APA in 1973, revealing the complexities of this landmark decision. It also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the trans individuals, in the psychiatric realm, and critiques the failures of solidarity within movements. Through historical context and personal anecdotes, the chapter underscores the nuanced legacy of psychiatric classifications on health and identity in the LGBTQ+ community.