Gay and Lesbian

By: Jayne HottensteinKerry Ziegler

Shanna Lehman

Gay Rights vs Opression• 1924: Society for Human

Rights in Chicago is America’s first gay rights organization

• 1962: Illinois is 1st state to decriminalize homosexual acts between consenting adults in private

• 1951: The Mattachine Society (1st National gay rights organization) was formed by Harry Hay (considered founder of gay rights movement)

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3S24ofEQj4&feature=related

• 1969:Stonewall Riots occur in New York City on June 27. A gay rights protest turns into a riot; lasting three days

Biblical reasons against homosexualityRomans 1:26-28First Timothy 1:9-10

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• 1973: American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from list of mental disorders

• 1979: 75,000 people walk in National March in Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

• 1982: WI becomes first state to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation

• 1984: Berkeley CA becomes first city to offer employees domestic-partnership benefits

• 1993: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy is instituted into military; allows gays to serve in military, but banning homosexual activity

• 2000: Vermont is first state to legally recognize civil unions between gay and lesbian couples (equal benefits, privileges, and responsibilities)

• November 2003: Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled banning gay and lesbian marriage violates the constitution

• May 17, 2004: Same sex marriages become legal in Massachusetts

• October 2005: Civil Unions become legal in Connecticut

• December 2006: Civil Unions become legal in New Jersey

• 2008: Iowa• 2009: Vermont and New

Hampshire• 2011: New York• 2012: Washington

Health• 1950s: Dr. Evelyn Hooker

conducted study on 30 homosexuals and 30 heterosexuals trying to prove gay men were mentally unhealthy and maladjusted, as well as inherently unhealthy

• Findings proved there are no increased mental health risks amongst homosexuals

• This led to the American Psychiatric Association removing homosexuality from the DSM in 1973

Family• FDA recommends a ban on

gay men as sperm donors unless celibate for five years prior to donating, yet a heterosexual man can participate in unprotected sex 14 months prior to donating

Donated sperm is safe no matter who donates it with proper testing. HIV knows no gender, race or sexual orientation

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Support• LGBT Community Centers• Available throughout the

country• www.gaycenter.org

• Some services offered: AA, Al-Anon, Crystal Meth Anonymous, Debtors Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Sexual Compulsives Anonymous, and Sexual Recovery Anonymous

Counseling Risks• Don’ts:• Focus on sexual orientation if not

relevant• Lack understanding of the nature of

identity development• Underestimate the importance of

intimate relationships• Presume a client is a

poor/inappropriate parent based on sexual orientation

• Lack knowledge and rely on client to educate therapist on homosexual issues

• Do’s:• Treat homosexual clients no different

than any other client• Become aware of personal biases

towards homosexuals• Realize that a homosexual client does

not attend therapy to change their sexual orientation

• Focus on changing behaviors rather than who they are

• Refer out client if therapist is unable to accept or respect them

6 Stages of Dealing with Sexual Orientation

1) Identity awareness2) Identity Comparison3) Identity tolerance4) Identity acceptance5) Identity pride6) Identity synthesis

Pride and the Media• Journalists acknowledge LGBT people are entitled to the

same fairness, integrity and respect given to others• Media is increasingly recognizing the value of LGBT stories,

struggles, and lives• LGBT people in the spotlight: Ricky Martin, Clay Aiken, Boy

George, Neil Patrick Harris, Adam Lambert, George Michael, Freddie Mercury, and Elton John

Awareness• Homophobic insults viewed as seriously as racism• Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation and Youth• Homosexuals are at a higher risk for suicide, and

drug/alcohol abuse

Gay Pride Month• Celebrated in June• Honor impact of LGBT• On five occasions, the

President of the United States has recognized June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month”

• Events during Pride month: pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, and concerts

References• American Psychological Association. (2012, October 22). Answers to your questions for a better

understanding of sexual orientation and homosexuality. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/topics/sexuality/sorientation.pdf

• Garnets, L., & Hancock, K. (nd). Issues in Psychotherapy with Lesbian and Gay Men: A Survey of Psychologists. Retrieved October 18, 2012, from APA: www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/issues.aspx

• Gay Center. (nd). 12 Step Groups. Retrieved October 18, 2012, from LGBT Community Center: www.gaycenter.org/groups/12step

• Heffner, C. (2003, August 12). Counseling the gay and lesbian client: Treatment issues and conversion therapy. Retrieved from http://www.allpsych.com/journal/counselinggay.html

• Hooker, E. (1957). The Adjustment of the Male Overt Homosexual. Journal of Prospective Techniques, 18-31. Retrieved October 18, 2012

• Information Please Database. (2011). The American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline. Retrieved October 18, 2012, from Infoplease: www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0761909.html

• Kansas state university. (1997, October 23). Valuing a gay or lesbian self-identity. Retrieved from http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/topics/life/gay.html

• Lehman, S. (2012). Homosexuality: A Christian Perspective. Retrieved from Bible.org: http://bible.org/article/homosexuality-christian-perspective

• NY Times. (2011, September 14). Room for Debate. Retrieved from New York Times: http://http//www.reuter.com/article/2012/02/07/us-usa-gaymariiage-prop-idUSTRE8161Y220120207

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http://people.ucalgary.ca/~ramsay/ • Wikipedia. (2011). Gay Pride. Retrieved from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_pride