Serving in silence? Australian LGBT servicemen and women

Silences and discretion, 1944-1973 -- Bans and witch-hunts, 1974-1992 -- From tolerance to inclusion, 1993-2018.

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1. Verfasser: Riseman, Noah J. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Robinson, Shirleene (VerfasserIn), Willett, Graham (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Sydney, NSW NewSouth Publishing 2018
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Zusammenfassung:Silences and discretion, 1944-1973 -- Bans and witch-hunts, 1974-1992 -- From tolerance to inclusion, 1993-2018.
Most people have heard of the United States' infamous 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, yet few know about Australia's own history of LGBT military service. In Serving in Silence? lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender servicemen and women share their personal stories for the first time. The book explores the emotional stress they experienced hiding their sexuality or gender identity under official bans, as well as the challenges facing those who have served openly in the last 25 years. Tracing the ADF's transformation to the inclusive organisation it is today, Serving in Silence? also highlights the pivotal role of military service in the lives of many LGBT Australians and how they have served their country with distinction
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-280) and index
Beschreibung:293 Seiten
24 cm
ISBN:9781742235851
978-1-74223-585-1