sexual orientation change efforts

noun

Synonym of conversion therapy.

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Meanings

nounsexual orientation change efforts pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlypseudoscienceSynonym of conversion therapy.

    The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would ban the controversial practice of sexual orientation change efforts for minors.

    2013 June 22, Michael Gryboski, “Massachusetts Legislature Considering Ban on Gay Therapy for Minors”, in The Christian Post
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    Father Paul Sullins, a researcher with The Ruth Institute, analyzed data on lesbians, gays, and bisexuals who consider suicide after undergoing sexual orientation change efforts (often referred to as "conversion therapy"), and his findings undermine the LGBTQ narrative.

    2024 January 31, Tyler O'Neil, “New Research on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Turns LGBTQ Narrative on Its Head”, in The Daily Signal

    Synonyms: SOCE, conversion therapy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of conversion therapy.

Similar
SOCEconversion therapy
Also see
conversion therapysexual orientation and gender identity change efforts
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