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Lecturer in Historical Crimininology, University of New England

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June 28, 2022

What is ‘heteropessimism’, and why do men and women suffer from it?

Jennifer Hamilton, University of New England; Christina Kenny, University of New England; Felicity Joseph, University of New England, and Matt Allen, University of New England

Heteropessimism is an attitude of disappointment, embarrassment or despair at the state of heterosexual relations – specifically about being in one.

The regulation of drinking has helped create precisely the violent, misogynistic and law-breaking culture that it was intended to control. John Brack/Wikimedia Commons

June 3, 2016

Curfews and lockouts: battles over drinking time have a long history in NSW

Matt Allen, University of New England

Since the earliest days of British colonisation, authorities have sought to limit the problems associated with alcohol by licensing its sale and limiting the times and places where it is drunk.

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