Queer City by Craig Johnston; Paul Van Reyk

Queer City

Gay and Lesbian Politics in Sydney

Craig Johnston; Paul Van Reyk

Collection of essays on key political issues facing gay men and women in Sydney. Topics covered include reconciliation, religion, cyber-activism, lobbying, lesbian activisms, the Mardi Gras, HIV/AIDS, pedophilia, media, violence and safety, and Sydney’s claim to global queer status. Questions the gay community’s social and political achievements. Includes endnotes, notes on contributors, and index. Foreword by Julie McCrossin. Johnston is a writer and social commentator who is an openly gay member of Sydney City Council and co-founder of the Gay Rights Lobby. Van Reyk is a freelance journalist and gay activist who writes on gay politics, HIV/AIDS and gay community issues.

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ISBN 9781864031928
Genre LGBT Studies/Social Sciences
Publication Date Sep-01
Publisher Pluto Press Australia
Editor Craig Johnston; Paul Van Reyk
Format Hardcover
No. of Pages 300
Language English
Rating NotRated
Editor Craig Johnston; Paul Van Reyk
Subject Gay activists – Political activity; Gay liberation movement; Lesbian activists – Political activity
BookID 10289

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