Sociolinguistics

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2024
Terminology of homosexuality
Social media influencers on platforms like TikTok began promoting a new form of conversion therapy, termed 'Conversion therapy 2.0', using modern methods like merchandise, songs, and memes to encourage people to 'stop same-sex attraction' by turning to God.

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