Bibliograph

Serving in silence?, Australian LGBT servicemen and women, Noah Riseman, Shirleene Robinson, Graham Willett

Type

Label

Serving in silence?, Australian LGBT servicemen and women, Noah Riseman, Shirleene Robinson, Graham Willett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Serving in silence?

Responsibility statement

Noah Riseman, Shirleene Robinson, Graham Willett

Sub title

Australian LGBT servicemen and women

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

Contributor

Creator