A vivid exploration of Sydney's gay history, from underground subculture to a vibrant community.
Garry Wotherspoon'sGay Sydney: A Historytraces the evolution of gay life in Sydney across a century, from its hidden, underground existence to the vibrant and diverse community of today. Updated from his 1991 classic, this edition examines the shifts that have occurred, including marriage equality and anti-discrimination legislation. Wotherspoon also reflects on the disappearance of a distinct gay sensibility and the transformation of gay bars into cafes and gyms.
Explore the secret gay life, the debates about sex in society, and the social movements that shaped LGBTQ+ rights. Discover the personal stories and political battles that have defined Sydney's gay community. This insightful history is for anyone seeking to understand the cultural evolution of one of the world's most iconic cities.
Garry Wotherspoonis a leading historian of many aspects of Sydney. His books includeSydney’s Transport: Studies in Urban History, Being Different: Nine Gay Men Remember(H&I 1996) andCity of the Plain: a history of a gay sub-culture. He co-authored, with Clive Faro,Street Seen: A history of Oxford Streetpublished by Melbourne UP in 2000.The Mechanics’ School of Arts: A historywas published in 2013 to commemorate its 180th anniversary. Wotherspoon is a former academic at the University of Sydney and a former NSW History Fellow. He was awarded Australia’s Centenary of Federation medal for his work as an academic, researcher, and human rights activist. He works as an editorial consultant on the Dictionary of Sydney Project.
A history of one of Sydney’s key communities – one that’s largely been hidden from history despite gay men’s influence on our city’s social, cultural, economic and political life.
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