Gender Queer, a graphic memoir about non-binary identity, has been reapproved for sale in Australia by the Classification Review Board after a federal court order. The board overturned its previous decision influenced by conservative complaints about perceived sexual content. Critics argued against the book, labeling it as pornographic, focusing on stylized illustrations. The board concluded that such depictions were essential for the narrative, determining the sexual content was moderate and did not warrant restrictions.
The board concluded that the depictions of sex in Gender Queer are integral to understanding Kobabe's exploration of gender identity and sexuality.
The federal court's decision required the Classification Review Board to reassess its prior ruling, which had initially deemed the memoir's content too extreme.
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