Answer:
It was labeled a "mental illness"
Explanation:
Usually it would be used as blackmail and americans in 1950 were all against gay americans, so somebody finding out you were gay would lead to public despise and possibly being fired.
The renaissance period changed several positions.
Artists went up in status.
Writers went up in status.
Thinkers went up in status.
Doctors went up in status.
Craftsmen went up in status.
Traders went up in status. (Made much money. Check out several Italian families.)
The clergy went down in status. Particular not seen as all knowing.
Questioning the church and individuals motivates for their own personal gain. (Reformation)
Answer:
The most reasonable answer is 1
