Military Gay Exploration, Lobotomy, & Electroshock Therapy | Beyond Stonewall | Smithsonian Channel

In the early 20th century, the medical establishment became fixated with the idea that gay people could be “cured.” To achieve this, they turned to a litany of brutal practices: from electrotherapy to lobotomies. From Beyond Stonewall: #SmithsonianTimeCapsule #BeyondStonewall #SmithsonianChannel Subscribe to The Smithsonian Channel: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: