Polare 21

Issued October 1997

(The Gender Centre advise that this edition of Polare is not current and as such certain content, including but not limited to persons, contact details and dates may not apply. Where legal authority or medical related matters are cited, responsibility lies with the reader to obtain the most current relevant legal authority and/or medical publication.)

The Hidden Gender

An exhibition to focus public attention on the concept of gender, in particular to dissolve the assumption of a binary male/female distinction, by Kai Christopher Somers.

Trans Equity

Optimism for the future about seeing much greater equity in employment for transgenders, by Elizabeth Riley.

President's Preamble

The President of the Gender Centre Management Committee reports on the recent Annual General Meeting, by Fiona Austin.

Are Transsexuals at the Forefront of a Revolution - or Just ...

Observations of transsexualism, featuring Susan Stryker, Jan Morris and others in their exploration and understanding of gender identity, by Richard M. Levine.

Interview With Jill Hurley

The Polare Editor's interview with Jill Hooley, a tutor in Sociology at Sydney University, regarding her involvement in coalition politics.

Transgender Folk Are Creative Folk

Article from "Fulfill Your Soul's Purpose" in which the author writes of creativity and how this is necessary to a fulfilling life, and one filled with meaning and purpose, by Naomi Stephens.

My Story: Family Love

A visit to her aunt and cousins in Melbourne and the subsequent relationship with her family, by norrie mAy welby.

Loves Lost & Found

Laura's relationship with Carol, her love for Pegasus and her car, by Laura.

Achieving Personal Success

Although this article is about achieving success in business, many of the strategies can easily be translated to the Transgender / Transsexual person as well

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