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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22 Apr 2025

Dr Brianna Le Busque: Four types of indoor plant owners

Environment, Mental Health, Natural Sciences, Popular Culture, Psychology, Society & Culture

From leafy living rooms to tiny desk succulents, indoor plants have taken root in our homes and hearts. But what ...

22 Apr 2025

Carolyn Gillespie: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia – 2025 Election Priorities

Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, Politics, Society & Culture

As we head toward the 2025 federal election, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia calls on all political parties to commit to bold, ...

16 Apr 2025

Dr Edith Hill: TikTok and Designer Bags

Consumer Affairs, News & Politics, Popular Culture, Social Media

The trade war has gone TikTok. Chinese factory workers show exactly how your designer bag gets made, and they throw ...