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Professor Dennis Altman (Professorial Fellow, La Trobe University) talks about his new book 'The End of the Homosexual?' which connects what has happened in the queer world over the past forty years to larger social, political and cultural change. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Published 08/06/13

The Reality of Homophobia in Sport

Gus Johnston shares his story and experience with homophobia in sport, after coming out publicly as a gay man once he left his career in hockey. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Published 06/24/13

Homosexual Forty Years On

Professor Dennis Altman (Professorial Fellow, La Trobe University) talks with Carolyn D'Cruz (Gender Studies, La Trobe University) about what has changed - and what hasn't - since his book Homosexual: Oppression and Liberation was published 40 years ago. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Published 06/04/13

The Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality

Dr Nick Herriman (Anthropology, La Trobe University) talks about the diversity of LGBTI experiences in Indonesia - particularly of the Bugis people from Sulawesi, who recognise five genders. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Published 05/03/13

Homosexual: Oppression and Liberation

Professor Dennis Altman (Politics, La Trobe University) on his book Homosexual: Oppression and Liberation, which was first published in 1972, at the height of the Gay Liberation Movement. Described by the New York Times then as ‘the one to read’ and consistently ranked as one of the most influential books about homosexuality, Homosexual marked a significant milestone in the development of gay and lesbian politics and served a key role in the personal development of many people. Copyright...

Published 01/20/12

It Gets Better

Published 02/08/11

Raunch Culture and Sexual Violence

Dr Anastasia Powell (Social Science, La Trobe University) talks about the raunch culture that exists amongst youth, and the unwritten rules of sex, power and consent. Copyright 2010 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Published 07/30/10

Gay Rights

How are gay rights viewed on a global scale? Professor Dennis Altman discusses the different views on a topic that can polarise the global community. Copyright 2009 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Published 10/27/09