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Summary: Psychologists Asked To Support Bill (Press, 28 August 1985)
At its annual meeting in Christchurch on 30 August 1985, the New Zealand Psychological Society will be approached to support the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. This initiative comes from the Women Psychologists Interest Group, which consists of 30 psychologists from Australia and New Zealand. The group convened during the inaugural joint conference of the Australian and New Zealand Psychological Societies at the University of Canterbury. A spokesperson for the group, Ms Julie Helean, articulated their stance against the perception of homosexuality as an illness or disorder. She emphasised the responsibility of women psychologists to combat biases against homosexuality and to promote acceptance of lesbian and gay lifestyles. The group intends to propose a remit at the upcoming meeting, urging the New Zealand Psychological Society to back the proposed law reform. During their meeting, the group focused on sharing skills and engaging in discussions on various topics. The support for homosexual law reform reflects a growing acknowledgment within the psychological community of the need to challenge prevailing prejudices.
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