Evelyn Hooker, Ph.D., published the first empirical research to challenge the prevailing psychiatric assumption that homosexuality was a mental illness. Her work was the cornerstone for an entire body of research that ultimately led to removal of "homosexuality" from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Her courage, insight, and integrity have inspired social scientists, mental health professionals, human rights activists, and people around the world.

Blog   |   Contents   |   New on the Site   |   Publications   |   Library   |   Site Search   |   Contact Us   |   Useful Links