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Respectable
Respectable follows a group of young women working together; squabbling, chatting and bonding, like any other work force. There's just one difference... they work in a brothel.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary explores the controversial history of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), focusing on the period surrounding the 1973 decision to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary focusing on a specific historical event, 'Respectable' received limited critical attention. However, its examination of the APA's diagnostic criteria and the political and social forces that influenced them has been noted by those interested in the history of psychiatry and LGBTQ+ rights.
What Reviewers Say
Provides a concise overview of a significant moment in psychiatric history.
Highlights the societal impact of diagnostic classifications.
Raises questions about the evolution of understanding mental health.
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Fun Fact
The decision to remove homosexuality as a mental disorder from the DSM in 1973 was a landmark event, influenced by intense activism from gay rights organizations and a growing scientific understanding that challenged prevailing prejudices.
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