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[Homosexuality and psychoanalytic hypocrisy].

|June 1, 1990

Summary

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Psychoanalytic associations deny training to homosexual applicants despite the presence of esteemed gay psychoanalysts within their ranks. This practice is criticized as hypocritical and exclusionary.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychoanalysis
Social Science

Context:

National and international psychoanalytic associations have historically excluded homosexual individuals from training programs.
This exclusion persists despite the acknowledged presence of openly homosexual psychoanalysts within these professional bodies.
Such practices raise questions about professional ethics and inclusivity in psychoanalytic training.

Purpose:

To critique the discriminatory admission policies of psychoanalytic associations regarding homosexual applicants.
To highlight the inconsistency between stated policies and the reality of homosexual professionals in psychoanalysis.
To advocate for equitable access to psychoanalytic training regardless of sexual orientation.

Summary:

The author addresses the paradoxical and criticized practice of denying training to homosexual candidates in psychoanalytic associations.

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This occurs even when numerous homosexual psychoanalysts, some highly respected, are already established members.

The article references previous work on homosexuality and psychoanalysis, underscoring a long-standing issue.

Impact:

Challenges the discriminatory basis of current psychoanalytic training admissions.
Promotes a more inclusive and equitable environment within psychoanalytic professional organizations.
Encourages re-evaluation of policies that do not align with professional realities and ethical standards.