Fifty years ago today, the American Psychiatric Association dropped “homosexuality” from its list of mental disorders. The historic event was lauded as a key advancement for the cause of LGBTQ+ equality.
Prior to Dec. 15, 1973, the APA had classified homosexuality as a mental illness. But in 1964, gay men and lesbians began to openly protest that stigmatizing label.
Barbara Gittings and Kay Lahusen were lesbian activists who emphatically opposed the label. They lived together in Philadelphia and managed to convince another Philadelphian, gay psychiatrist Dr.
John E. Fryer, to address an APA annual convention in May 1972 in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fryer addressed the assembled psychiatrists wearing a mask and with his voice distorted.
Read more on thegavoice.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.