JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Julie Mooney-Somers and Jessica Kean: Decline of the term ‘Lesbian’

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Sexuality

Fascinating new research conducted by the University of Sydney and community health organisation ACON has explored the declining popularity of the term “lesbian” and what it means for understanding modern sexual identities.

Guests: Associate Professor Julie Mooney-Somers, who directs the Master of Public Health program, and Jessica Kean, a lecturer in Gender and Cultural Studies from the University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...