Three themes found across the reactions to the Major Contribution are discussed: agreement on the destructive nature of internalized heterosexism; the importance of focusing on resilience and other strengths shown by lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals that enable them to be healthy in the face of oppression; and the need for further research on internalized heterosexism, including the construct itself. Recent advances in research on correlates of internalized heterosexism are also described.
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