Oppression Issues In Counseling Profession

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The counseling profession, along with various organizations, have made trying efforts in supporting the well-being of multicultural and oppressed populations. Sexual minorities are among this group, and living in a dominantly heterosexual society, subjects them to harsh discriminations, which can affect various aspects of their lives. Organizations have been developed to assist with the acceptance of nonheterosexuality and provide support to the individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Although great measures have been made to bring awareness and support to the sexual minority population, such as the legalization of same sex marriage in 2015, much remains in addressing oppression issues to assist their overall

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