Homosexuality and Personnel Security

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between homosexuality and personnel security. It reviews legal, biological and social science literature on homosexuality. The study concludes that there are few data to support the premise that all homosexuals represent a security risk. It affirms the current guidelines that call for examination of individual security clearance decisions on a case-by-case basis. The author notes that homosexuals are often seen to constitute a morally suspect class and have been the target of discriminatory policies. The aim of the paper is to provide context for personnel security professional as they weigh all appropriate variables in making security clearance determinations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242914

Entities

People

  • Theodore R. Sarbin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cognition
  • Discrimination
  • Employment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Governments
  • Homosexuality
  • Human Behavior
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Prejudice
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Sexual Orientation
  • United States

Readers

  • Criminal Law
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.