Berrill

Forensic psychologist N.G. Berrill said naming a boy Hitler could be considered child abuse.

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"Part of it is the infantile nature of the parents 'behavior," Berrill said.

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Placed in this historical context, “homosexual” is a disparaging term that brings up unpleasant memories of so-called “scientists” and “doctors” curing “homosexuality” (Berrill and Herek, 1992, p. 92-94; Sullivan, 1990, p. 218-219, Note 2).

Heterosexism and the African American Community 2007

They have also recorded those phenomenon which appear to be constant in heterosexist strategy: denial, stigmatization, invisibility/silence, and hostility (Berrill and Herek, 1992, p. 93).

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The status of homosexuals as a minority constituency struggling for civil rights and equality has led to the formation of a public identity based on community membership, a growing gay and lesbian middle-class, and the tragedy of AIDS as well as individual sexual conduct (Berrill and Herek, 1992, p. 98).

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It is within the context of heterosexual culture, one must constantly remember, that heterosexism takes root and grows (Berrill and Herek, 1992, p. 99-101).

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Since gay people are defined solely in terms of their sexuality, unlike heterosexuals, homosexuality has been relegated to a sphere of invisibility and silence that is stifling, oppressive, and violent (Berrill and Herek, 1992, p. 94 -96).

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Berrill and Herek have identified the sexual norms that have been constructed by the power structure to the point where they have become so entrenched and naturalized that deviations from these norms are usually not tolerated leading to heterosexim.

Heterosexism and the African American Community 2007

Psychological heterosexism, by contrast, is individual attitudes and behaviors that promote violence against homosexuals, those who are perceived to be homosexual, and those who do not conform to traditional gender and/or sexual roles (Berrill and Herek, 1992, p. 89-104).

Heterosexism and the African American Community 2007

As a result society offers few safespaces where gay men and lesbians can interact openly without fear of violence, hatred, and discrimination directed towards them (Berrill and Herek, 1992, p. 97).

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