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Why conversion therapy definition remains elusive
Manage episode 240310647 series 2332787
A debate has sprung up in Canada over the controversial practice of gay conversion therapy.
Cities and provinces have banned it, and now there is discussion over making the practice a criminal offence.
We look at why conversion therapy is seen as harmful to the LGBTQ community, what it entails, and the legal questions around a push to criminalize it.
Dave is joined by Edmonton Journal reporter Liane Faulder.
Background reading: Conversion therapy: controversy swirls as definitions and dimensions remain elusive
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538 episodes
Manage episode 240310647 series 2332787
A debate has sprung up in Canada over the controversial practice of gay conversion therapy.
Cities and provinces have banned it, and now there is discussion over making the practice a criminal offence.
We look at why conversion therapy is seen as harmful to the LGBTQ community, what it entails, and the legal questions around a push to criminalize it.
Dave is joined by Edmonton Journal reporter Liane Faulder.
Background reading: Conversion therapy: controversy swirls as definitions and dimensions remain elusive
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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