The DSM-5: The Norm Of Homosexuality

Some believe that the DSM-IV casts too wide of a net and could describe almost any behavior as a symptom of one or more disorder. Consequently, this can lead to many misdiagnoses and also can lead to the labeling of individuals who are perfectly healthy to be considered having a disease or problem due to labeling by leading psychologists. For example, homosexuality was considered a disease in the DSM-3, an older manual. However, in current society, homosexuality is no longer considered a disease but a sexuality that is widely accepted as a norm.
The DSM-5 is influenced by the norms of today's society even though many individuals who are deemed unhealthy may be considered the norm by the next manual or two. However, there must be some kind