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A 12 page research paper that examines the current conservative political trend in Australia and how it affects both the gay and labor movements. The writer gives a synopsis of current and historical issues in regards to both of these movements in Australia before discussing possible reactive strategies to conservatism in regards to political activism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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of the 1960s and 70s (Legge 21). Certainly Australias college and university population, that is young people in their early twenties, are evidence that the pendulum is swinging toward staunch
conservatism. For decades, portraits of the Queen have been either banished from student premises in Australia or else used as a dart board. Recently, a student council not only voted
to install an Australian flag but also a picture of the Queen (Legge 21). Another group of students is described as intent on "ransacking politically correct queer rooms and womens
departments with the abandon that brought down communisms Berlin Wall" (Legge 21). Earlier in 2005, vandals caused considerable damage to the George Duncan Room, which is named after a gay
lecturer who died in Adelaide parkland, presumably from police violence (Legge 21). The vandals "scrawled homophobic vitriol over the walls" (Legge 21). In the face of this sociological trend,
the question arises as to how social movements should address meeting their goals in a political atmosphere characterized by conservatism. Should they become more or less militant and confrontational? Or,
should groups concerned with social justice focus on becoming more professionally institutionalized in order to more effectively work within the system. The following examination of these questions focuses on how
these issues affect the labor and gay movements in Australia. Gay and Lesbian rights The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a celebration that is over 20 years
old and now asserts to be the largest street party in the world (Altman 27). The existence of this celebration, and its longevity, suggests that Australia is a society open
and accepting of differences in sexual orientation. However, reality shows that this is not the case. In 2004, New Zealand passed legislation giving same-sex couples legal equality and, three
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