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Transsexuality will no longer be classified as mental illness
Transsexuality will no longer be classified as mental illness
Roselyne Bachelot, French Health Minister (pictured) announced through a spokesperson on Saturday that France would no longer classify transsexuality as a mental illness.
By FRANCE 24 (with wires) (text)

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The French Ministry of Health announced through a spokesperson on Saturday that France would no longer classify transsexuality as a mental illness. The announcement came on the eve of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO).

 

 

Until now, transsexuals benefited from a state subsidy reserved for chronic illness - “recurring or persistent problems.”

 

 

The classification was linked to the fact that a leading medical journal, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, referred to both homosexuality and transsexuality as disorders.

 

 

The French organization Homosexuals and Socialism (HES) has applauded the move, calling it “a long-overdue vindication.”
 

Comments (2)

Long overdue... but is there another reason?

by Devin Russo (not verified) - 19/05/2009 - 20:17

This decision is long over due, especially in France which has long been viewed of a nation of socially progressive ideas. However, I am sure that the poor economic conditions also made this decision easier. No more subsidies. While I am sure that this is a minor expense for the government, any excuse to make a cut that is also a social win, is a win overall.

You are late Ms.

by Anonyme (not verified) - 17/05/2009 - 17:33

Roselyne
Your news come to late, in abril 4, 1969, a group of legislator disident to cuba's goverment stablished the rights and the no-rights of them
The French Ministry of Health announced through a spokesperson on Saturday that France would no longer classify transsexuality as a mental illness. The announcement came on the eve of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO).
Of course is a behaivor that is the reason they legislated this:
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