Why was the 1973 removal of homosexuality from the DSM-II (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) significant?
A) It meant that homosexuality per se was not considered a mental illness.
B) It supported the idea that homosexuality was due to poor parenting and therefore not a choice made by individuals.
C) It supported the theories of Ulrichs and Hirschfeld.
D) It demonstrated that the life experiences and values of homosexuals were no different from those of heterosexuals.
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