Title: Going postal : more than 'Yes' or 'No' : one year on: writings from the marriage equality survey /
Authors: Eades, Quinn; Vivienne, Son,
Year: 2018
Subjects: Vote-by-mail elections Australia.; Same-sex marriage Law and legislation Australia.; Same-sex marriage Political aspects Australia.; Sexual minorities Australia Anecdotes.; Same-sex marriage Australia Anecdotes.; Australia Politics and government,; Australia History
Abstract: Throughout 2017 the queer and gender-diverse community of Australia undertook an incredible campaign of everyday activism around Marriage Equality. Individuals and collectives shared personal stories with their networks from social media to workplace to school playground. Tears and rage were purged often documented as poems, photos, short stories, status updates, tweets, blog posts, political cartoons, and short videos. Many were shocked at the vitriol directed at 'Yes' voters to faces, in letterboxes and online, even in 'secret' Facebook groups. By the end, many were truly exhausted. And yes, the legislation went through. Yes, more people can get married now. But many have been left wondering whether it was worth it. Many are living with the ongoing grief of having their lives and those of their loved ones up for public debate. Going Postal is two books in one: it's a celebration of the 'Yes' result, of the empowerment gained and joy felt by those directly and indirectly affected. It's also however a protest book too, one that is angry and sad due to the trauma enacted upon people.