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Lgbt: disease or norm? it's time to figure it out honestly and without stereotypes
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🧠 What does science say?
The global medical and psychological community has long given a clear answer: LGBT is not a disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) excluded homosexuality from the list of mental disorders back in 1990.

The American Psychiatric Association did this even earlier - in 1973.

Modern research confirms that sexual orientation is formed under the influence of many factors: biological, genetic, hormonal and social. It is not the result of upbringing, trauma or "fashion".

👥 What about society?
Society always strives for simple labels: "the norm" is what is familiar to the majority. But if we follow this logic, then left-handedness would be a disease, and genius would be an abnormality.

History shows that attitudes towards LGBT have constantly changed. In ancient Greece and Rome, same-sex relationships were not considered abnormal. Only with the advent of religious dogma did they begin to be perceived as a "sin" or "deviation".

Today, in most developed countries, LGBT people are protected by law, have the right to marriage, adoption and freedom of expression. Why? Because it is normal to be yourself.

🚫 Why do some still call it a "disease"?
Usually - out of fear, misunderstanding and the influence of traditional or religious views. It is easier for many to condemn than to try to understand. It is easier to blame than to accept that the world is much more complex and diverse than it seems.

It is important to remember: fear is a bad advisor. And hatred based on ignorance is destructive not only for those it is directed against, but also for society itself.

🌈 So, after all: a disease or a norm?
LGBT is a variant of the norm. It is a natural manifestation of human sexuality and identity that cannot be “treated” and does not require “correction”. It is part of human diversity - the same as skin color, height, voice or temperament.

It is time to stop looking for a “problem” in this. It is better to learn to accept, respect and appreciate each other as we are. Because only through understanding does real development come - both as an individual and as a society as a whole.

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