It almost seems to be a badge of honor.
I think that's really it. Everyone wants to be special. I am reminded of the Olympics in which being a good skier or skater is, you know, sort of good -- but if you're a homosexual or from a troubled family, or grew up in the projects -- that's gold, Baby!
If you're a black Muslim lesbian, that's pretty awesome. If you're just a normal person, then you're boring. At the very least you can tell people you're pretty much a sociopath. That gets you some kind of cred. And it's pretty much a game anyone can play.
All this psycho babble makes an ILL COUNTRY!!!