6% Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here
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S01E06 - "Thank You For Your Service...But Not Your Identity: Queer in the Public Sector"
Yayinlandi: Jan 31, 2025, 11:00 PM
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Fighting for Our Rights: Homosexual Law Reform
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Resilience: New Zealand's Fight Against AIDS
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Beyond the Binary: Trans Stories
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Love Thy Neighbour: The Church and the Rainbow Community
Notorious Christian speaker Sy Rogers once preached 'healing' from homosexuality, an experience host Eli Matthewson personally witnessed. We hear from Joan Bellingham, a nurse subjected to 12 years of electroconvulsive therapy due to her sexuality, and from former pastor Andre Afamasaga, who later became a leading critic of conversion practices after attempting to â€Âfix' his own sexuality.
Feb 1, 2025
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Thank You For Your Service...But Not Your Identity: Queer in the Public Sector
During WWII, Kiwi female impersonators played a vital role in maintaining morale. Yet, post-war, the Defence Force and Police classified homosexuality and trans identity as psychiatric disorders, with severe consequences for those serving. We also discuss the 2018 Auckland Pride Parade's controversial ban on uniformed officers and its impact on takatĂ„Âpui police officers working to foster understanding within the force.
Feb 1, 2025
24 dk