Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action
Video and Multimedia
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Video Links
Video 1: LGBTQ “Conversion Therapy” Survivor: They Got Some Weird Joy Out of Torturing Children
Description: A child conversion-therapy survivor discusses the trauma of the process.
Video 2: The New Frontier of LGBTQ Civil Rights, Explained
Description: Although same-sex marriage is now legal in the United States, many discriminatory laws remain in place. This Vox video explores some of this legislation.
Audio Links
Audio 1: For LGBTQ People of Color, Discrimination Compounds
Description: This clip explores the additional discrimination experienced by LGBTQ people of color.
Audio 2: For LGBT People in Rural Areas, a Tough Transition to Retired Life
Description: This clip discusses the challenges facing LGBTQ people in rural areas and among the aging.
Article Links
Article 1: LGBTQ—National Alliance on Mental Illness
Description: This NAMI article discusses the mental health risks facing LGBTQ individuals, many of whom may lack personal support.
Article 2: LGBT Homelessness—National Coalition for the Homeless
Description: Forty percent of homeless youth identify as LGBT. This resource discusses the issue of homelessness and advocates for potential solutions.