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Historical narratives that have been used to justify the marginalization of these groups often are going to stem from religious, cultural, and societal norms.
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For example, many religious texts have been intercepted to condemn homosexuality.
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Additionally, societal norms, particularly those rooted in heteronormativity, have also been used to marginalize our lgbtq individuals.
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These narratives also often depict these identities as unnatural, immoral, or deviant.
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For number two, dominant narratives used to explain sexuality often are going to pathologize or stigmatize it.
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For instance, homosexuality was classified as a mental disorder in the dsms until 1973, and other narratives have framed it as a choice or a phase rather than an inherent aspect of a person's identity.
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For number three, our lgbtq narratives differ from the dominant narrative in the fact that they emphasize the diversity and fluidity of sexual orientation and gender identity...