Kategorien: Alle - oppression - stigma - health - discrimination

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OurStory of LGBTQ Social Oppression

OurStory of LGBTQ Social Oppression

Summary

2015: Same-sex marriage becomes legal across the U.S.

2012: Maine, Maryland, and Washington legalize same-sex marriage

2011: NY legalizes same-sex marriage

1997: Federal DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) becomes law

1978: Openly gay, elected official Harvey Milk is assassinated

1973: APA removes homosexuality from DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders)

2010s: U.S. Military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

1919-1921: U.S.. Navy sting operation against "sexual perverts"

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Baby Boomers born between 1946-1965

Millennials born between 1981-1996 have greater legal and social inclusion.
Historical Facts

1919-1921: U.S.. Navy sting operation against "sexual perverts"

2010s: U.S. Military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

1973: APA removes homosexuality from DSM (Diagnostic Statistical

Manual of Mental Disorders)

1978: Openly gay, elected official Harvey Milk is assassinated

1997: Federal DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) becomes law

2011: NY legalizes same-sex marriage

2012: Maine, Maryland, and Washington legalize same-sex marriage

2015: Same-sex marriage becomes legal across the U.S.


Quality of Healthcare

Increased risk of Poorer Health Outcomes,

Mental, Physical, Reproductive/ Sexual Health Disparities

Increased Risk of Depression, Increasesd Risk of financial anxiety, Increased Risk of cognitive aging, Decreased Research on Reproductive & Sexual Health needs.

Social Determinants of Health Disparities

Increased rates of Poverty, Increased rates of Social Isolation, Sense of alienation.

Stigma, Discrimination, Marginalization, Violence, Racism, Oppression, Social Isolation

OurStory of LGBTQ Social Oppression