“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures have adapted dramatically to accommodate all that has been introduced into Australia since 1788” as stated by Reconciliation Australia (http://www.shareourpride.org.au/). If people are educated on the journey that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have encountered throughout their lives, an understanding of the importance of culture and identity to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people would establish. Stereotypical behaviour often occurs from lack of education or knowledge of a culture, and has the ability to change by educating people on the facts, and importance to accept and respect others, and “treat everyone as an individual” (Reconciliation Australia,…
So if it is not broken don’t fit it. Australia is a multicultural country that holds its ingenious heritage and allows people from different country to come an settle in…
Furthermore, believe governments, politicians and teachers need to make more of an effort in mending relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This can be done by focussing on revealing the truth and removing negative myths. I will teach children that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the First Australians and the First Fleet did not discover Australia (Harrison & Sellwood, 2016). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture should be integrated in all learning areas of the Australian Curriculum because it is the culture of Country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have an intimate relationship with the land, sky and sea taking only what they need, plus follow an environmentally friendly philosophy (SBS OnDemand, 2014d).…
Egalitarianism is the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. It has been considered a key aspect of Australian national identity and often referred to as a ‘fair go’. This essay will argue that the idea of the ‘fair go’, while deeply set in Australian national identity, is more an ‘egalitarianism of manners’ (Hirst in Carter 2006, p. 360) than of outcomes. As Australia’s understanding of what egalitarian means has broadened, the idea that Australia is still egalitarian is only true to a limited extent.…
Australia Day is a national public holiday, where Aussies enjoy a day off in the sun with friends, family, fun and laughter. However, there appears to be a sparking debate on whether or not the date should be changed. Those who oppose the debate change such as Ben Roberts-Smith, author of his passionately toned opinion piece entitled ‘Our differences make Australia great, so salute our day of unity’ (published Thursday, 26th January in the Herald Sun), argue it is both a tradition and a part of our culture to honour and celebrate this national day. A proponent of this issue, Kevin V. Russell, writer of the letter to the editor ‘End Australia Day’ (published Thursday, 26th January in the Herald Sun), sarcastically argues the notion of the current…
A common element in teaching both Middle Years and Senior Years students is the classroom cultural diversity. The Melbourne Declaration espouses Morris’ (1996, p. 14) discourse of social…
This was in contrast to the previous policy of 'assimilation ', which said that migrants should abandon their cultures and languages and 'blend in ' to the existing population. Racial tolerance improved in Australia throughout…
The Anzac Legend has been part of the Australian value since the landing in Gallipoli on April 25th 1915, often described as what it 'means to be Australian'. To this day, it is central to Australian identity, being our nation’s first military involvement. Despite our military defeat, Gallipoli was the triumph of Australian spirit. It is the symbol of courage, of respect and mateship, which were the characteristics the soldiers were said to have possessed.…
The exclusion of Indigenous people from the nations constitution took place in the early nineteenth century. Henry Parkes the premier of the colony of New South Wales called for all six Australian colonies to unite and create a great national government for ALL of Australia. Parkes initiated a constitution based on common racial and British custom on which this nation was supposedly founded. Throughout her speech “Indigenous Exceptionalism and the Constitutional ‘Race Power’ Marcia Langton argues that any idea of race and the ability of the parliament to use race in law making should be removed from the Australian constitution. The detailed history of legislation applied to Indigenous peoples demonstrates this is many ways; Indigenous people…
My essay will be about nation-building in Australia. I have chosen the holiday Anzac Day and the infamous outlaw Ned Kelly. Both of these symbols seek to emphasize the Australian identity of toughness, and unity but have been catered to specific purposes. In this, essay I attempt to discover how these symbols became so central to Australia, and how historically accurate they are. Anzac Day has become essentially Australian Day.…
CRITICALLY ANALYSE THE NOTION THAT AUSTRALIA IS AN EGALITARIAN SOCIETY WITH REFERENCE TO RACISM AND ETHNICITY Australia’s essence is ethnically diverse. A provocative euphemism would support Australia as an egalitarian society and to say otherwise would be concealing the truth. By critically analyzing sociological theories together with implemented public policies and societal worldviews towards racism and ethnicity, this essay analyses Australia’s social fabric and competing historical perspectives of racial and ethnic diversity and discernment.…
We pride ourselves in being the country that offers a fair go for all, the country that was built upon egalitarianism, opportunity and the hope of a better life, the country of mateship where multiculturalism and diversity is embraced. These values act as the cornerstones of the Australian identity as we know it, and placed Australia on the map for the rest of the world to see. However the mantra of acceptance does not hold true for all. Whether born in Australia with foreign heritage or recently migrated, some members of society still struggle to feel fully integrated within our community. Robbed of their own identity and the chance to contribute to Australia’s.…
serves." (pg 518) The authors argue that there is a cultural clash between the aboriginal peoples and the non-aboriginal peoples in Australia and believe that aboriginal peoples cannot receive adequate healthcare, of historic mistrust between them and their health care providers. The authors also claim that there is little or no motivation to change things politically. The authors want the non-aboriginal population to learn about the aboriginal culture and stop patronizing the aboriginal peoples and calls for both social and political change to end health care disparities in Australia.…
Changes in contemporary Australian society, culture and health from world globalising processes: global capitalism voluntary and forced migration multiculturalism electronic communication and technology health issues related to social changes 2. Cultural diversity in Australia and the impact on provision of health care: cultural identity values and beliefs cultural sensitivity cultural safety changing family forms alternative healing systems 3. Social constructions of health and illness in diverse cultures: diverse frameworks for health and illness o bio-medical constructions of health and illness o social determinants of health o compliance with therapeutic recommendations o non-systemic health care . home and family care . women’s roles in caring .…
Iyer claims that this is yet another country frozen in time, one that is not evolving, nor will probably evolve any time soon. Finally, Iyer shines some light on the “strange” people of Australia. Many would ask “What’s wrong with Australia?” They are a well-developed country with a functioning monarchy, but Iyer would argue that its geographic location is unconventional to anyone, even Australians themselves. Being so far away from the major world leaders puts Australia in great disadvantage, hence its spot on the “less traveled” countries.…