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== Modern Views on Homosexuality ==

== Modern Views on Homosexuality ==

The American Psychiatric Association de-listed homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1975.[http://www.apa.org/pi/reslgbc.html]  Since that time, homosexuals have advocated for recognition of their civil rights and for equal protection under the law.   

The American Psychiatric Association de-listed homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1973.[http://www.apa.org/pi/reslgbc.html]  Since that time, homosexuals have advocated for recognition of their civil rights and for equal protection under the law.   

Legal marriage between same-sex couples is now recognized in several European nations as well as in the State of Massachusetts.  In other states a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available and is called a "civil union".  Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups on the far right advocate for a Federal amendment to deny equal marriage rights to same-sex couples.

Legal marriage between same-sex couples is now recognized in several European nations as well as in the State of Massachusetts.  In other states a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available and is called a "civil union".  Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups on the far right advocate for a Federal amendment to deny equal marriage rights to same-sex couples.