Background
Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli was born on August 13, 1960, in Adelaide, Australia, to Stefano Pallotta and Dora Fantasia.
Adelaide SA 5005, Australia
Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli received a bachelor's degree from the University of Adelaide in 1980, a diploma in education in 1981, and a master's degree in 1991.
15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
Pallotta-Chiarolli became a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences at the University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 2000.
(This is Maria's exploration of the tapestry embroidered f...)
This is Maria's exploration of the tapestry embroidered from five generations of women and men in her family, from the turn of the twentieth century to its final years, from the poor villages of Italy to the cities of Australia, and back to a nineties Italy that is both alien and home.
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1999
(What do guys think about friends, parents, sex, sport, dr...)
What do guys think about friends, parents, sex, sport, drugs and everything else that matters? In Boys' Stuff, teenagers write about their lives. It's honest, raw and real.
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2001
(When life, love, and family aren’t what anyone said they’...)
When life, love, and family aren’t what anyone said they’d be... Like Looking for Alibrandi, this coming-of-age story stars a girl trying to find herself within a strong family environment.
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2008
(The first book of its kind internationally, Border Sexual...)
The first book of its kind internationally, Border Sexualities, Border Families in Schools explores the experiences of bisexual students, mixed sexual orientation families, and polyamorous families in schools.
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2010
(Via a wide range of case studies, this book examines new ...)
Via a wide range of case studies, this book examines new forms of resistance to social injustices in contemporary Western societies.
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2013
(This book provides an original insight into how families ...)
This book provides an original insight into how families of origin of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) people are involved in negotiating meanings and experiences of sexuality and intimacy, an underexplored dimension of queer family life.
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2014
(Although many schools and educational systems, from eleme...)
Although many schools and educational systems, from elementary to tertiary level, state that they endorse anti-homophobic policies, pedagogies, and programs, there appears to be an absence of education about, and affirmation of, bisexuality and minimal specific attention paid to bi-phobia.
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2015
(Framed by a comprehensive review of international researc...)
Framed by a comprehensive review of international research, literature, and film, this book is an intimate journey into the experiences and insights of 79 Australian women in relationships with bisexual men.
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2016
Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli was born on August 13, 1960, in Adelaide, Australia, to Stefano Pallotta and Dora Fantasia.
Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli received a bachelor's degree from the University of Adelaide in 1980, a diploma in education in 1981, and a master's degree in 1991. Pallotta-Chiarolli became a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences at the University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 2000.
Pallotta-Chiarolli's research is primarily concerned with marginal and vulnerable groups in relation to gender diversity, cultural diversity, family diversity and sexual diversity, and the links to social, emotional, mental and sexual health. With a specific focus on youth and women, Dr. Pallotta-Chiarolli conducts qualitative ethnographic research which is largely a collaboration with participants in order to produce user-friendly resource texts as well as academic and non-academic publications. She is regularly called upon to act as a consultant in educational, workplace, health services, and community service settings. Maria is also regularly invited to speak at diverse community, educational, organizational and other functions and conferences, and in various media such as television, radio, and newspaper.
In 1990-1991 Maria was the first Australian person to undertake empirical research and publish about sexual diversity in relation to ethnicity. In 1996-1997 Maria’s research-based papers on ethnicity and gender were included in two Australian educational policy documents: the MCEETYA (Ministerial Council for Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs) Gender Equity: A Framework For Australian Schools (1997), and the New South Wales Department of School Education Gender Equity Strategy 1996-2001.
In 1998, Maria researched, compiled and edited the book Girls’ Talk: Young Women Speak Their Hearts and Minds (Finch Publishing, Sydney), the first Australian book by and for girls and young women that is culturally and sexually inclusive.
In 1999, Maria’s autobiographical novel, Tapestry (Random House) was shortlisted for the ACT Young Adult Read Award as voted by secondary school students in the ACT. It was also shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Award Ethnic Affairs Commission category for 2000; and the Children’s Book Council Award Non-Fiction Category for 2000.
In 1999, Maria was honored with the title of Lifelong Honorary Patron for PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Victoria, Australia.
In 2001, Maria’s book Boys’ Stuff: Boys Talking About What Matters (Allen & Unwin), co-researched and co-edited with Dr Wayne Martino from Murdoch University, Perth, was the first Australian book by and for boys and young men that is culturally and sexually inclusive. The book was shortlisted for the Western Australian Premier’s Award; won the Australian Book Design Award in the Educational Texts for Young People Category; and achieved a Highly Commended in the Australian Award for Excellence in Educational Publishing. It was also nominated for a Human Rights Award. The book has also been listed in the Australian Centre for Youth Literature’s “150 Years,150 Books: Victoria’s Most Treasured Books” list.
In 2003, Open University Press selected Maria and colleague Wayne Martino’s book, So What’s A Boy? Issues of Masculinity in Education to launch at the American Educational Researchers Association conference in Chicago on April 21st. The book has now been translated into Spanish by Octaedro Publishers.
In 2006, Maria was contacted by the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Special Collections, Indiana University to allow her research data, documents, and publications to be held there for future scholars.
In 2006, Maria’s book When Our Children Come Out was accepted for translation and publication in Spanish by Equipo Difusor Del Libro, Spain.
In 2008, Maria published her first novel, Love You Two, which was Australia’s, and internationally, first young adult novel to explore bisexuality and polyamory within a multicultural setting. In 2010, the book won the Bisexual Category of the Lambda Literary Awards.
In 2010, Maria published Border Sexualities, Border Families in Schools which was Australia’s first academic book on bisexual students and polyamorous families in their negotiations with educational systems. In 2011, the book won the Bisexual Non-fiction Category of the Lambda Literary Awards.
(Although many schools and educational systems, from eleme...)
2015(This is Maria's exploration of the tapestry embroidered f...)
1999(This book provides an original insight into how families ...)
2014(The first book of its kind internationally, Border Sexual...)
2010(Framed by a comprehensive review of international researc...)
2016(What do guys think about friends, parents, sex, sport, dr...)
2001(Via a wide range of case studies, this book examines new ...)
2013(When life, love, and family aren’t what anyone said they’...)
2008Maria is a Founding Member of the Australian LGBTIQ Multicultural Council.
Maria is married to Robert John Chiarolli. They have one daughter named Stephanie.