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A review by demo
Growing Up Queer in Australia by Benjamin Law
3.25
This is definitely an important project but the collection feels a little lacking. Several of the contributions were very similar—particularly those focussing on the G of LGBTIQA+, which comprised almost half of the collection. I wish more space had been made for more nebulous or underrepresented identifications. Another piece on intersex experience would have been welcome. Perhaps more from bisexual or pansexual men?
In particular, I'm miffed that this collection signposts asexual representation in its front and back matter yet contains none. It seems a little shady to preach inclusivity and not practice it, particularly when many of the contributions discussed the impacts of inadequate queer representation. It's not fair to use the A in your press material and blurb if you're not actually going to feature asexual voices in your content, js.
In particular, I'm miffed that this collection signposts asexual representation in its front and back matter yet contains none. It seems a little shady to preach inclusivity and not practice it, particularly when many of the contributions discussed the impacts of inadequate queer representation. It's not fair to use the A in your press material and blurb if you're not actually going to feature asexual voices in your content, js.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia