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Discover the captivating journey of 'Gay Sydney: A History' by Garry Wotherspoon, an insightful exploration of the vibrant LGBTQ+ culture in Sydney over the past century. This essential read, updated from the 1991 classic 'City of the Plain: History of a Gay Sub-culture,' outlines the evolution of this dynamic community amidst significant social changes, including the rise of marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws. Wotherspoon meticulously documents the lives and struggles of gay individuals, revealing a rich tapestry of underground life, societal debates on sexuality, and social movements that paved the way for progress in the '60s and '70s.
This evocative book examines the transition from bustling gay bars to contemporary cafes and gyms, highlighting the changing landscape of Sydney's gay scene. It offers readers a profound understanding of both the triumphs and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Australia. Perfect for history enthusiasts, social activists, and anyone interested in the complex narrative of gay culture, this book holds a mirror to society's shifts.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234830
Year: 2016
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234830
Year: 2016
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
Garry Wotherspoon'sGay Sydney: A Historyis an updated version of his 1991 classic,City of the Plain: History of a Gay Sub-culture, written in the midst of the AIDS crisis. In this vivid book Wotherspoon traces the shifts that have occurred since then, including majority support for marriage equality and anti-discrimination legislation. He also ponders the parallel evaporation of a distinctly gay sensibility and the disappearance of once-packed gay bars that have now become cafes and gyms.
This book also tells the story of gay Sydney across a century, looking at secret, underground gay life, the never-ending debates about sex in society and the role of social movements in the '60 and '70s in effecting social change.
'The original and the best.' DAVID MARR
This evocative book examines the transition from bustling gay bars to contemporary cafes and gyms, highlighting the changing landscape of Sydney's gay scene. It offers readers a profound understanding of both the triumphs and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Australia. Perfect for history enthusiasts, social activists, and anyone interested in the complex narrative of gay culture, this book holds a mirror to society's shifts.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234830
Year: 2016
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234830
Year: 2016
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
Garry Wotherspoon'sGay Sydney: A Historyis an updated version of his 1991 classic,City of the Plain: History of a Gay Sub-culture, written in the midst of the AIDS crisis. In this vivid book Wotherspoon traces the shifts that have occurred since then, including majority support for marriage equality and anti-discrimination legislation. He also ponders the parallel evaporation of a distinctly gay sensibility and the disappearance of once-packed gay bars that have now become cafes and gyms.
This book also tells the story of gay Sydney across a century, looking at secret, underground gay life, the never-ending debates about sex in society and the role of social movements in the '60 and '70s in effecting social change.
'The original and the best.' DAVID MARR