The Social Chemist
A podcast that looks into the psychosocial elements that contribute to conspiracy theories and political extremism. Hosted by social worker and conspiracy theory researcher Nelson Perez.
The Social Chemist
The Gay Agenda & Pedophilia Scare Conspiracy Theory
On July 1st, 2022, the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, or as the political left dubs it, the Don't Say Gay law, will go into effect, while progressives and human rights advocates say that this endangers LGBTQ+ youth and promotes discrimination. The conspiracists view this law as a pushback against "The Gay Agenda." A conspiracy theory that goes back to the late 1970s when Anita Bryant launched her anti-homosexual campaign in the name of Christian morality and the protection of children. In today's episode, Nelson revisits the foundations of the Gay Agenda movement and how it has influenced the anti-gay rhetoric that currently threatens the LGBTQ+ community in Florida. As well as address the pedophilia scare that has been successfully weaponized by conspiracy theorists in creating fear and hostility within the political left and the queer community.
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References
- Anita Bryant - Wikipedia
- How Anita Bryant helped spawn Florida's LGBTQ culture war (nbcnews.com)
- What’s in House Bill 1557, Which Opponents Call ‘Don’t Say Gay’ - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
- Maps of anti-LGBT Laws Country by Country | Human Rights Watch (hrw.org)
The Social Chemist Episodes
- The Social Chemist: The Misconception Behind The Minor Attracted People Movement & Why It's Starting On The Wrong Foot on Apple Podcasts
- The Social Chemist: The American Pedophile: The Psychological Perspective & Why We're Doing It Wrong. on Apple Podcasts
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Parental Rights to Education Bill
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- L020A Sylvia Rivera, “Y’all Better Quiet Down” Original Authorized Video, 1973 Gay Pride Rally NYC - YouTube
- Teaching media literacy | "Misinfo 101" on Checkology® - YouTube
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