Stigma, Discrimination, Marginalization, Violence, Racism, Oppression, Social Isolation
Social Determinants of Health Disparities
Increased rates of Poverty, Increased rates of Social Isolation, Sense of alienation.
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.
Quality of Healthcare
Increased risk of Poorer Health Outcomes,
Historical Facts
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1919-1921: U.S.. Navy sting operation against "sexual perverts"2010s: U.S. Military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"1973: APA removes homosexuality from DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)1978: Openly gay, elected official Harvey Milk is assassinated1997: Federal DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) becomes law2011: NY legalizes same-sex marriage2012: Maine, Maryland, and Washington legalize same-sex marriage2015: Same-sex marriage becomes legal across the U.S.
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Millennials born between 1981-1996 have greater legal and social inclusion.
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Summary
1919-1921: U.S.. Navy sting operation against "sexual perverts"
2010s: U.S. Military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
1973: APA removes homosexuality from DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders)
1978: Openly gay, elected official Harvey Milk is assassinated
1997: Federal DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) becomes law
2011: NY legalizes same-sex marriage
2012: Maine, Maryland, and Washington legalize same-sex marriage
2015: Same-sex marriage becomes legal across the U.S.
