Stephen Kerry

Stephen Kerry is a Lecturer in Sociology at the Faculty of Arts and Society, specializing in sex, gender, and sexuality research. They hold degrees in gender studies, higher education teaching, and counselling, and are currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Buddhist Studies at the Nan Tien Institute. As a non-binary academic, they focus on LGBTQIA+ and intersex communities, blending sociological and spiritual perspectives through their Zen Buddhist practice.

• PhD in intersex lived experiences (2005)
• 2018 study on trans health in the Northern Territory
• 2019 book: Trans Dilemmas
• Current research: LGBTQIA+ Buddhist communities in Australia

Research spans Transgender Studies, Queer Media Analysis, and Indigenous Gender Diversity, with articles examining topics like intersex masculinity, trans military representation, and violence against sistergirls/brotherboys. Their work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for gender equality and reduced inequalities.

Activities include a 2015 keynote on intersex spirituality. They also volunteer as a telephone counsellor.