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WillParkinson

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Sat Jun 9, 2012, 08:14 AM Jun 2012

Poland: Teaching materials for nurses ‘calls gays socially dangerous’

Poland: Teaching materials for nurses ‘calls gays socially dangerous’

Anger has been expressed over teaching materials for nurses in Poland which reportedly describe homosexuality as a ‘pathology’.

According to the Telegraph, homosexuality is described as a “sexual problem” in textbooks, covered in sections on “how to identify and provide assistance in situations of sexual assault and sexual disorders”.

An exam paper on gynaecology asked: “Homosexuals are particularly dangerous socially and seduce individuals by …”. Multiple-choice answers included “abnormal sexual drive” and “prostitution”.

Agata Chaber, president of the Campaign Against Homophobia said: “This is a particularly dangerous incident of homophobia.

“Official information in course curriculum is regarded as reliable and verified, and therefore very few people will question it.”

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/06/08/poland-teaching-materials-for-nurses-calls-gays-socially-dangerous/

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Poland: Teaching materials for nurses ‘calls gays socially dangerous’ (Original Post) WillParkinson Jun 2012 OP
If it's written in a book, it must be true! William769 Jun 2012 #1
Obviously, someone sent "missionaries" to Poland. xfundy Jun 2012 #2
Homophobia is BIG among traditional Poles. closeupready Jun 2012 #4
Damn right...I'm fierce and dangerous baby! Evasporque Jun 2012 #3
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