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“Judging people for whom they love (a same sex partner) rather than by whom they harm, should in itself merit a psychiatric diagnosis.” quote by Harriet Lerner
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“Judging people for whom they love (a same sex partner) rather than by whom they harm, should in itself merit a psychiatric diagnosis.”

Harriet Lerner

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Judging people by who they love, rather than the harm they cause, is a biased view that should be pathologized.

In simple terms: Bias in judging love versus harm should be diagnosed.

Key Takeaway

Challenge love‑based judgments.

Themes

prejudice psychology sexuality ethics

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

analytical social

When to use this quote

  • social activism
  • counseling
  • policy making

Key Concepts

identity politics diagnostic criteria

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we differentiate bias from pathology?
  • What standards should define harmful behavior?
A Different Perspective

Risk of over‑pathologizing normal prejudice.

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