What Is the Theory of Containment

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Essay

What is the theory of containment?

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Definitions:

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of a disease or condition through evaluation of symptoms, history, and often advanced testing methods.

Statistical Manual

A handbook or guide detailing methods and standards for statistical measurement and analysis.

Homosexuality

A sexual orientation characterized by romantic or sexual attraction to individuals of the same sex.

Intersectionality Theory

An approach to recognizing how elements of an individual's social and political identities intersect to produce various forms of discrimination and privilege.