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Alan McKee is a Professor and Head of the School of Art, Communication and English at The University of Sydney. He holds a PhD in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on pornography's effects, healthy sexual development, and the role of entertainment in society. McKee has authored influential books such as What Do We Know About the Effects of Pornography After Fifty Years of Academic Research? (2022) and Objectification: On the Difference Between Sex and Sexism (2021).
McKee's work bridges media studies, sexuality studies, and cultural analysis. He advocates for evidence-based policies on digital sexual literacy and has been recognized as Australia’s leading sex and sexuality researcher (2025). His recent grants include a 2024 Australian Research Council project on improving digital sexual literacy.
He frequently engages with media, discussing topics like ethical pornography criteria (2023) and age verification systems (2024). His research appears in journals like New Media & Society and Culture, Health & Sexuality, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between humanities and social sciences.
- Awards: Leading sex and sexuality researcher (Australian newspaper, 2025)
- Grants: 2024 ARC Discovery Project on digital sexual literacy
- Labs/Teams: Leads the School of Art, Communication and English at Sydney University, fostering interdisciplinary research in media and cultural studies.
