Psychiatric Association decided in 1973 that homosexuality was no longer a mental illness.

This American Life

The story of how the American Psychiatric Association decided in 1973 that homosexuality was no longer a mental illness.

1) What is the argument against the original definition? Is this compelling?

2) What is the argument for the original definition? Is this compelling?

3) What eventually happened to the 81 words in the 1970s?

4) What is in the DSM now concerning homosexuality?

5) What strikes you the most about this story?

6) What, if any, further questions or thoughts do you have about this story?