Queer books/resources

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Recent Queer Purchases at RMIT

Gozemba, Patricia A.,Courting equality : a documentary history of America’s first legal same-sex marriages, Boston : Beacon Press, 2007. Bundoora Library: 306.8480973 G725

GLBTIQ with Cancer Network and Gay Men’s Health, It’s a real bugger isn’t dear? : stories of different sexuality and cancer.Adelaide, S. Aust. Bundoora Library: 362.19699400922 I89

LGBT studies and queer theory : new conflicts, collaborations, and contested terrain, Binghamton, NY : Harrington Park Press, 2007. Bundoora Library: 306.76601 L687

Beautiful thing [videorecording], U.K. Channel 4 DVD, 2007. Location: Swanston Library Audiovisual Collection

Best gay romance, San Francisco, Calif. : Cleis Press, 2007. Bundoora Library: 813.54 B561

Oh boy! : masculinities and popular music, New York : Routledge, 2007.Swanston Library: 781.63081 O36

Out in psychology : lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer perspectives, Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2007.

Driver, Susan., Queer girls and popular culture : reading, resisting, and creating media, New York : Peter Lang, 2007. Swanston Library: 306.76630835 D782

Queer screen : A screen reader, London : Routledge, 2007. Swanston Library:791.43653 Q3

Rasmussen, Mary Louise,Becoming subjects : sexualities and secondary schooling, New York : Routledge, 2006. Bundoora Library: 373.18266 R225

Reading The L word : outing contemporary television, London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2006. Swanston Library:791.45653 R287

Benshoff, Harry M., Queer images : a history of gay and lesbian film in America, Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Pub., c2006. Swanston Library: 791.43653 B474

Speaking for ourselves [videorecording] : portraits of gay and lesbian youth, Seattle, Wash. : Diversity Productions : Intermedia [distributor], [2006?] Carlton Library Audiovisual Collection:AV 305.90664 S741

Fabulous! [videorecording] : the story of queer cinema. [Surry Hills, N.S.W.] : Hopscotch Entertainment ; [Pyrmont, N.S.W.] : Roadshow Entertainment [distributor], [2007] Swanston Library Audiovisual Collection:AV 791.43652664 F134

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Fiction

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Non-fiction

  • (indicates multiple copies at RMIT Bundoora West library)

Beam, C. (2007) Transparent: Love, Family and Living the T with Transgender Teenagers, Orlando Harcourt Trade *Article - 'Transparent' look inside Transgender teens 306.768 B366

Birden, S. (2004) Rethinking Sexual Identity in Education. Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham. 371.82664 B618

Britzman, D. P. (1998) Lost Subjects, Contested Objects Towards a Psychoanalytic Inquiry of Learning, State University of New York Press, New York Albany.

Bruce, Gillian. (2005) Developing Inclusive Teaching Practice within RMIT TAFE: Issues & Options. [Online, Data ], RMIT University, Melbourne, Vic.

Butler, J. (1990) Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Routledge, New York and London.

Connell, R. W. (1987) Gender and Power, Polity Press, Cambridge UK.

Crowhurst, M. (2001) Working through tension : a response to the concerns of lesbian, gay and bisexual secondary school students. (PhD thesis), Australian Youth Research Centre, Dept. Education Policy and Management, Melbourne University.

Crowhurst, M. (2004) [Conversations with Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Secondary School Students: A Sexual Diversity Training Kit for School Communities, Self Published.

Crowhurst, M., & Emslie, M (compilers) (2000) Young People and Sexualities: experiences, perspectives and service provision: papers from a community conference exploring issues affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered young people, October 1998., The Youth Research Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne., Parkville, Melbourne.

Crowhurst, M., & Emslie, M. (compilers) (2003) Doing New Work: Materials for Queer Teachers and Youth Workers., Australian Youth Research Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne., Melbourne.

Curran, G. (2003) Young Queers Getting Together: Moving Beyond Isolation and Loneliness. (PhD Thesis), University of Melbourne., Melbourne.

Curran, G. (1999) 'Well at least they're doing something': Daring to explore, critique and move beyond practices that support heteronormativity. Paper presented as part of the symposium 'Challenging heterosexuality and homophobia in schools', at the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday December 1, 1999.

Curran, G. (1998) Teacher positioning around 'homosexuality' in schools, Paper presented as part of the symposium, 'Interrogating Sexualities: Addressing Curricula, Pedagogies and Subjectivities in Schools', at the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference in Adelaide on December 2, 1998.

Epstein, D., O’Flynn, S. and Telford, D. (2003) Silenced Sexualities in Schools and Universities. Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent.*

Evans, K. (2002) Negotiating the Self: Identity, Sexuality and Emotion in Learning to Teach¸ Routledge, New York.*

Gay Men and Lesbians Against Discrimination (GLAD) (1994) Not a Day Goes By: Report on the GLAD survey into discrimination and violence against lesbians and gay men in Victoria., Complete Printing, Victoria.

Hillier, L., Turner, A., and Mitchell, A. (2005) Writing Themselves in Again: 6 Years on, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne.

Hillier, L., Kurdas, C. and Horsley, P. (2001) It’s just easier: The Internet as a safety-Net for same sex attracted young people, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne. (available online at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ssay/)

Jackson, P.A. and Cook, N.M. (1999). Genders and sexualities in modern Thailand. Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai.

Jagose, A. (1996) Queer Theory, Melbourne University Press, Carlton South. Click here for Wikipedia's take on Queer Theory

Kissen, R. (ed), (2003) Getting Ready for Benjamin: Preparing Teachers for Sexual Diversity in the Classroom, Rowman and Littlefield, Lanham.*

Kumashiro, K. (2002) Troubling Education: Queer Activism and Antioppressive Pedagogy, RoutledgeFalmer, New York.*

Kumashiro, K. (2004) Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Towards Social Justice, Routledge, New York.*

Letts IV, W.J. and Sears, J.T. (eds), (1999) Queering Elementary Education: Advancing the Dialogue about Sexualities and Schooling, Rowman and Littlefield, Maryland.*

MacGillivray, I.K. (2004) Sexual Orientation and school policy: A practical guide for teahers, administrators and community, Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham. 371.82664 B618

Martino, W. (2001) Boys stuff: boys talking about what matters. Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest.* Related article

Martino, W., and Pallotta-Chiarolli, M. (2003) So What’s a Boy: Addressing Issues of Masculinity and Schooling, Open University Press, Buckingham.*

Martino, W. and Pallotta-Chiarolli, M. (2005) Being Normal is the Only Way to be, UNSW Press, Sydney.*

Pallotta-Chiarolli, M. (2006) Girls talk: Young women speak their hearts and minds Finch Publishing, Lane Cove.*

Pallotta-Chiarolli, M. (2005) When our children come out: How to support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered young people Finch Publishing, Lane Cove.

Rasmussen, M.L., Rofes, E., and Talburt, S. (eds), (2004) Youth and Sexualities: Pleasure, Subversion and Insubordination in and out of School, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.

Robinson, K.H., Irwin, J., Ferfolja, T. (2002). From Here to Diversity: The Social Impact of Lesbian and Gay Issues in Education in Australia and New Zealand. The Haworth Press, Binghamton, NY.*

Robinson, K.H. and Jones Diaz, C. (2006). Diversity and Difference in Early Childhood Education: Issues for Theory and Practice. Open University Press, Maidenhead.

Rofes, E. (2005) Status quo or status queer: A radical rethinking of sexuality and schooling. Rowman and Littlefield, Lanham.*

Rowan, L., Knobel, M., Bigum, C. and Lankshear, C. (2002) Boys, Literacies and Schooling: The dangerous territories of gender-based literacy reform. Open University Press, Buckingham.

Savin-Williams, R. (2005) The new gay teenager. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachussetts.*

Sears, J. (ed), (2005) Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender issues in education: Programs, policies, practices. Harrington Park Press, New York.

Sears, J. (ed), (2005) Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia, Greenwood Press, Westport.* [This encyclopedia has Australian content and contributors]

Silin, J. (1995) Sex, Death and the Education of Children: Our Passion for Ignorance in the Age of AIDS, Teachers’ College Press, New York.

Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (VGLRL) (2000) Enough is Enough: A Report on Discrimination and Abuse Experienced by Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals and Transgender People in Victoria., VGLRL, Fitzroy.

Warner, M. (1999) The Trouble With Normal: Sex, Politics, And the Ethics of Queer Life. The Free Press, New York.* Interview with Michael Warner

Weeks, J. (1991 [1986]) Sexuality, Ellis Horwood and Tavistock, Suffolk.

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Youtube Clips

Stop Homophobia in Poland - British Youth Council - http://www.byc.org.uk/PolandCampaign/
Stop Homophobia in Poland - British Youth Council - http://www.byc.org.uk/PolandCampaign/

Gay Marriage

  • USA - Republican San Diego Mayor supports Gay Marriage - Watch his speech
  • USA - 2 Advertisements for Marriage Equality - Ad 1 and Ad 2


Queer Rights/Pride


Homophobia/Transphobia/Discrimination

  • National Day of Silence - Video featuring Larry King Also - National Day of Silence Video featuring Lance Bass
  • 'For the Bible Tells Me So' - A 2007 USA Documentary Trailer
  • Poland - Stop homophobia in Poland - British Youth Council
  • USA -Former army Colonel, Diane Schroer explains just one of her struggles: Military colleagues, family have all been tremendously supportive. My country, which I served honorably for 25 years, has not been as tolerant or accepting. As a civilian, I applied for a job at the Library of Congress as an international terrorism analyst to advise them on our nation’s counter terrorism operations. I was selected as the top pick for the job. When I told them I would begin work as Diane, the offer was immediately rescinded. The Library of Congress wanted David for the job, not Diane.
  • USA - Right here, Right Now (GLSEN) National Day of Silence video to mark the silence of GLBTI Youth in Schools. Further info here
  • USA - TV commercial entitled Teach Respect - aimed at combatting gay hatred. Produced by GLSEN - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educators Network - USA.


Queer Youth

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Australian Resources

In sickness and in health - Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria - http://www.glhv.org.au/?q=node/345
In sickness and in health - Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria - http://www.glhv.org.au/?q=node/345
Peers OutSmarting Homophobia - http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ssay/posh.html
Peers OutSmarting Homophobia - http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ssay/posh.html

Australian Stories


Be an Ally - Friends and Family


Schools


Homophobia and Discrimination


Health and Well-being


Identity


Health/Wellbeing


Same-Sex Relationships


Support Networks

  • Same-Sex Attracted Youth Support Groups - This group gave me a family This new Melbourne-based report documents the benefits of belonging to SSAY support groups. It's produced by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society.
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Worldwide Resources

Be an Ally


General Info about Queers


Law

USA - Out, safe and respected - Know your rights - GLBTQ youth - Lambda Legal


Schools

Update of Famous resource focusing on sexual diversity in primary schools



Trans



Same-sex Parenting



Discrimination/Violence

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