We don't want to promote any system that treats the fact…
“We don't want to promote any system that treats the fact that an individual is LGBT as a personality disorder. And anything that perpetuates that perception is harmful - not only to that member of the community but the entire community.”
About This Quote
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Calling LGBT identities a disorder stigmatizes and harms individuals and the whole community.
In simple terms: Labeling LGBT as a disorder is harmful.
Reject harmful stereotypes.
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When to use this quote
- medical practice
- policy advocacy
- education
- community support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we promote respectful language?
- What policies protect LGBT health?
Oversimplifies complex medical and social issues.