05-24-2015, 11:16 PM
Homosexuality was considered a mental disorder as it was deviant behavior. In other words, it was contrary to societal norms. The definition of a mental disorder no longer includes deviant behavior in general. Because these behaviors do not fall within the same guidelines as other mental disorders they were removed as they do not actually fit the definition. It wasn't just an arbitrary removal based on lobbying from the gay community. There was actually a logical, legitimate reason to remove homosexuality from the list of disorders.
"A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy..." - TR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
