The charisma and deception of reparative therapies: when medical science beds religion.

摘要: ABSTRACT In this article, I examine the history and resurgence of interest in sexual reorientation or reparative therapies. begin with a critique contemporary “ex-gay” movement, interrogating Exodus as prototype politico-religious transformational ministry that works to “cure” homosexuals, how utilizes ex-gay testimony deceive harried homosexuals looking for escape from effects internalized cultural homophobia. Next, investigate therapies function orthodox treatments charismatically meld conservative religious perspectives medical science produce pseudoscience promising treat homosexuality effectively. regard, assess ongoing debate regarding gay-affirming versus by first at medicalizing then surveying spurred Robert L. Spitzer's research. conclude consideration research needed measure whether efficacious change ...