History of Homosexuality in the UK

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  • Historically, homosexuality was considered a perversion, a mental illness that needed to be cured & even a criminal offence in the UK
  • Attitudes towards homosexuality have changed significantly in the UK over the last 50 years, but in some parts of the World such as Uganda & Singapore, it is still illegal, and homosexuals are denied human rights
  • The idea of 'coming our' studies suggest that homosexual behaviour doesn't automatically lead to a homosexual identity