Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker
Dr. Evelyn Hooker was a psychologist who played a crucial role in changing the way society viewed homosexuality. In the 1950s, homosexuality was considered a mental illness, but Dr. Hooker's groundbreaking research proved otherwise.
Her famous study compared the mental health of gay men with that of heterosexual men, and found no significant differences. This challenged the prevailing belief that homosexuality was inherently pathological.
Dr. Hooker's work paved the way for the declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1973. She was a pioneer in advocating for LGBTQ rights and promoting acceptance and understanding of sexual diversity.
Through her research and advocacy, Dr. Evelyn Hooker made a lasting impact on the field of psychology and helped change societal attitudes towards homosexuality.
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