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Paving the Way
A historical look at queer culture in Australia
Oral History Podcast
Historical account of queerness, changing attitudes and exploring the others past and present
Paving the Way is a podcast that explores the history of queer culture in Australia. Gender Studies expert, Scott McKinnon, takes us on an oral history experience, unpacking the changing attitudes towards the LGBTQI+ community.
The LGBTQI+ community has been a vibrant part of Australian culture for decades. In particular, Sydney in the 70s marked the significant transition in attitudes towards the Gay and Lesbian community.
However, Australia wasn't always this accepting, there is dark side of pride history to uncover...
“This big social movement happened specifically because of actions that people took to create change...and that’s kind of a powerful story”.
UOW Gender Studies Historian, Scott McKinnon
"The birth of the 78er's"
the first offical Mardi Gras
24 June 1978
Kings Cross
Images via: 78er's and Friends
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