sexual orientation change efforts

English

Alternative forms

• (initialism) SOCE

Noun

sexual orientation change efforts pl (plural only)

1. (LGBTQ, pseudoscience) Synonym of conversion therapy
   • 2024 January 31, Tyler O'Neil, “New Research on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Turns LGBTQ Narrative on Its Head”, in The Daily Signal‎^[1]:

     Father Paul Sullins, a researcher with The Ruth Institute, analyzed data on lesbians, gays, and bisexuals who consider suicide after undergoing sexual orientation change efforts (often referred to as "conversion therapy"), and his findings undermine the LGBTQ narrative.

   • 2013 June 22, Michael Gryboski, “Massachusetts Legislature Considering Ban on Gay Therapy for Minors”, in The Christian Post‎^[2]:

     The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would ban the controversial practice of sexual orientation change efforts for minors.