The Boys in the Band | Compare and Contrast
1968: Homosexuality is considered a criminal act in many states.
Today: Although a few states retain anti-sodomy laws (most notably Georgia, which went to the Supreme Court in 1986 to defend theirs), they are seldom enforced.
1968: Homosexuality is listed as a disease by the American Psychiatric Association. Homosexuals go to psychiatrists to be ‘‘cured.’’
Today: The APA dropped its disease designation in 1974. There is still conflicting research regarding whether homosexuality is genetic or learned.
1968: When...
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