The Binary Debunked Part 1: Breaking Down Sex Binaries

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The Binary Debunked Part 1: Breaking Down Sex Binaries

Zoe Cheong seeks to explain to the lay-quidditch person what it is like to be outside of the gender binary. In this article, they examine the common perception of biological sex as a binary, and how this breaks down upon closer examination. This is the first in a series of four articles by Zoe exploring sex, gender, identity, expression, and all of the complexities of being a minority in a minority sport, aiming to help more people understand non-binary perspectives and how more people how they can make themselves and the broader quidditch community more inclusive.

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Assessing and Addressing Racial Diversity in Australian Quidditch

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Assessing and Addressing Racial Diversity in Australian Quidditch

Ajantha Abey, Australian quidditch player, photographer, and QA Media Director, reflects on his experience of race and ethnicity in quidditch since joining the sport in 2014. This essay dives into the Australian population data to examine the lack of diversity in Australian quidditch (part 1), interrogates the systemic parts of our culture and sport that oppress and exclude indigenous Australians and other minority ethnicities (part 2), and examines a number of ways that individuals, clubs, community leaders, and Quidditch Australia can begin addressing these systemic issues (part 3). Ajantha also reflects on his own experiences and perspectives on being a player and leader in the sport with Sri Lankan migrant parents.

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Australia's Most Significant QUAFL Grand Final and the Story Lines Behind It

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Australia's Most Significant QUAFL Grand Final and the Story Lines Behind It

Ajantha Abey examines the story lines behind the QUAFL 2019 Grand Final, unpacks years of quidditch backstory, explores the growing battle between university and community clubs around the world, and shines a light on the legacy of past leaders, to see why the game made for one of the most incredible circumstances in international quidditch, and why the Muggles’ victory is one of the biggest moments in quidditch history.

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