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OurStory of LGBTQ Social Oppression

Over the past century, significant milestones have shaped the landscape for LGBTQ rights and social inclusion. Notable events include the U.S. Navy's early 20th-century crackdown on homosexual activities and the American Psychiatric Association declassifying homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1973.

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

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