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| − | Reparative therapy is not accepted as a mainline "treatment." Instead, the [[American Psychiatric Association]] flatly rejects the theory as insulting, degrading, and potentially damaging.<ref>American Psychiatric Association, "Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth," http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/publications/justthefacts.html</ref> Some psychiatrists have lost their licenses for practicing the "therapy," and children have sued their parents successfully for attempting to force them to undergo the treatment.<ref>http://www.washblade.com/2005/7-1/news/national/tenopen.cfm</ref> It is argued that the ideas surrounding reparative therapy are simply attempts to color the "culture war," and score points at the expense of mental health and well-being, as the therapy inforces the idea that homosexuality can be, and should be, cured.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/12/nyregion/12group.html?ex=1177732800&en=9d531cb626af7ac6&ei=5070</ref> In short, the medical consensus is that the therapy is wrong-headed, produces no results, and is damaging. | + | Reparative therapy is not accepted as a mainline "treatment." Instead, the [[American Psychiatric Association]] flatly rejects the theory as insulting, degrading, and potentially damaging.<ref>American Psychiatric Association, "Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth," http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/publications/justthefacts.html</ref> Some psychiatrists have lost their licenses for practicing the "therapy," and children have sued their parents successfully for attempting to force them to undergo the treatment.<ref>http://www.washblade.com/2005/7-1/news/national/tenopen.cfm</ref> It is argued that the ideas surrounding reparative therapy are simply attempts to color the "culture war," and score points at the expense of mental health and well-being, as the therapy inforces the idea that homosexuality can be, and should be, cured.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/12/nyregion/12group.html?ex=1177732800&en=9d531cb626af7ac6&ei=5070</ref> In short, the medical consensus is that the therapy is wrong-headed, produces no beneficial results, and is damaging. |
== Popular Culture == | == Popular Culture == | ||
Revision as of 14:52, April 30, 2007
Introduction
Reparative therapy is the idea that, at its root, homosexuality is not a sexual problem – it is a gender-identity problem. Normal stages of emotional development have been interrupted, and this can lead to same sex bonding in order to attain affirmation. These relationships tend to implode, leaving the homosexual hurt and confused. One proponent of the therapy, Dr. Nicolosi, states that there is no such thing as a homosexual, but only heterosexuals that have a homosexual problem. As such, the theory maintains, homosexuality can be "cured" or remedied.[1]
Opposition
Reparative therapy is not accepted as a mainline "treatment." Instead, the American Psychiatric Association flatly rejects the theory as insulting, degrading, and potentially damaging.[2] Some psychiatrists have lost their licenses for practicing the "therapy," and children have sued their parents successfully for attempting to force them to undergo the treatment.[3] It is argued that the ideas surrounding reparative therapy are simply attempts to color the "culture war," and score points at the expense of mental health and well-being, as the therapy inforces the idea that homosexuality can be, and should be, cured.[4] In short, the medical consensus is that the therapy is wrong-headed, produces no beneficial results, and is damaging.
Popular Culture
In 2007, the television drama "Boston Legal" mocked reparative therapy relentlessly.[5] The satirical cartoon comedy, "South Park," also mocked the therapy, and blamed it for causing suicide in confused and vulnerable young men.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.truthortradition.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=282
- ↑ American Psychiatric Association, "Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth," http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/publications/justthefacts.html
- ↑ http://www.washblade.com/2005/7-1/news/national/tenopen.cfm
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/12/nyregion/12group.html?ex=1177732800&en=9d531cb626af7ac6&ei=5070
- ↑ Boston Legal, "Selling Sickness," season 3, episode 14. Produced by David E. Kelley.
- ↑ South Park, "Cartman Blows," season 10, episode 2. Produced by Trey Parker & Matt Stone.