Blame It On The Boy—minister (Press, 14 August 1984)
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Summary: Blame It On The Boy—minister (Press, 14 August 1984)
On 14 August 1984, the Wesley Central Mission in Sydney, represented by Rev. Gordon Moyes, expressed concerns that the pop star Boy George and certain actions by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) were leading to confusion among young people regarding their sexual identity. Rev. Moyes claimed that there had been a significant increase in calls to the mission’s “Youth Line” from individuals seeking guidance on sexuality issues. He noted that the ABC's initiative to offer housing benefits for the partners of homosexual staff, alongside Boy George's recent visit to Australia, contributed to a broader cultural shift influencing adolescents. The mission reported that nearly three times as many young people had sought help regarding their sexual identity compared to the previous year. A significant portion of these callers, around 80 per cent, were aged under 21. Rev. Moyes indicated that the rise in homosexual and transexual imagery and pressures in society had led to heightened confusion among teens about their own identities.
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