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In a recent article for The Age, Helen Razer tackled the conundrum of queer culture and the value of the ghetto. The very idea of ‘gay’, she argued, is itself a bit of a problem. While it might be persuasively argued that to classify people as gay, bi, trans, poly et al has some ethical or practical purpose, she questions the value of festivals dedicated to promoting homosexuals in the arts “as desperately needed as promoting white men in politics”.
In this Lunchbox/Soapbox appearance, Razer expands her argument. Does gay arts culture exist, as Razer provocatively suggests, merely as a currency for those who have given up on art?
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Go Helen !
Love the viewpoints and you have wit and humour in your writings!!
There are self hating-jews, greeks, gays et al.
Get over yourselves!!!
pp et al
10 March at 06:43PM
things have not changed since Steven Berkoff...
Great to see her in all her glory again.!!
janice
10 March at 07:52PM
Thanks Helen for exposing the ugly and very nasty side of the g.l.b.t.i community and social networking.
I wonder what Charlie sheen would have said to you....? God forbid!
Jokes aside, i think a documentary should be made about some of the issues you raise in your talk.
Take care and stay calm!
janice
11 March at 02:11PM