The 1978 implementation of Australia's multiculturalism policy was founded on the principles social cohesion. This calls for individuals to assimilate and share the same values dictated by the Australian Constitution. This has been critical in assimilating migrants to educate them with the country’s values and norms and protect minority groups from discrimination (Department of Social Services, 2015). Whilst the Australian Government’s multicultural program has been coined as the best in the world, many analyst argue that it does not really reflect diverse ethnicities as a majority of migrants have been from Anglo-Celtic. In fact, Sir James Gobbo AC, Chairman, Australian Multicultural Foundation, Australia (2014), claims its difficult to exist assess whoever the program is successful because it is in its infancy and has not had to deal with complex issues such as extreme religious diversity and cultural difference.
In fact, Australian Human Rights Commission (2015) states that a socially cohesive society is important as it allows individuals to have a sense of belonging and also fights marginalisation and exclusion. Further to this the acceptance indicates that the government recognises the importance of ethnic cultures, and they believe that everyone should work to unity but not
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In fact, Chifle Research Centre (2016) states that the second generation of migrants are one of the main providers to Australia's’ national accomplishments. A survey conducted by Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016) shows the 30 percent of small industries in Australia are from immigrants. Further to this Refugee Council of Australia (2010) statistics show that refugees from non-English language backgrounds, are in 65% current businesses. In 2000 research found their were five out of eight Australian individuals who are considered as 2nd generation immigrants (La Trobe University,
There is a reference to our multiculturalism in the lines ‘All cultures together as one. Yet, individual until the game is won’. These lines acknowledge the fact that even though Australia is an increasingly Multicultural society, all Australians, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds, share the same values, principles and national identity.
Migrants have been the heart of building Australia into a strong economy. Migrants in modern Australia create jobs and business opportunities and continue to add to the rich social and cultural fabric of Australian society. Business Skills migrants create on average six new jobs and invest millions of dollars into the economy. They have brought new ideas and new technology to the areas of medicine, science, information technology, mining, primary industry and business. Their familiarity with different cultures, languages and lifestyles as well as how overseas business works has helped local companies compete in Australia and overseas. The current Migration Program is balanced and targeted to meet our economic, environmental and international objectives.
...at these several events in our nation’s history have demoralised our reputation to other countries globally. To make us known as a better country to other nations, we’ve completely abolished the White Australia Policy, gave back the aborigines their freedoms and we were also the first country in the world to give women rights. Australia today in present day is now one of the most multicultural societies on Earth, and we definitely follow our values of mateship, acceptance and freedom.
In the late eighteenth century prior to the arrival of the first European settlers, Australia was once believed to be a terra nullius, an uninhabited “nothing land.” The European colonizers of Australia sought to make something of this land they believed they had discovered. Operating under this false notion, colonizers systematically invaded and conquered Australia, imposing their own ways onto the land and its original custodians, the Aboriginal people. The introduction of western settlements disrupted much of Aboriginal life. In a publication titled, Is it in the Blood? Australian Aboriginal Identity, author Myrna Ewart Tonkinson discusses Western imperialism and its implications on Aboriginal identity.
Ever since the 1970s, Australia has become a multicultural nation. Australia’s multiculturalism is a way to explain the variety of ethnic backgrounds within the Australian people. “It implies that there are many ways of being Australian, not just one ‘Australian way of life’” (Carter 333). Multiculturalism has majorly changed the way that people view Australian history and identity.
Australia is an amazing country with sandy beaches, great weather and a great cricket team. But if I could change one thing about Australia, it would be so there is no more racism. Roughly 28% of Australian people are born overseas, which makes a multicultural society very important in Australian Culture but this causes racism.
multiculturalism hype is not all it is cut out to be and segregates communities rather
Growing up with a diverse community makes you realize that Canada is growing and slowly becoming a Multicultural society. Multiculturalism as stated in the textbook, is defined as allowing and accepting different cultures and providing them encouragement and support to keep their culture and diverse traditions (Mintz et al. 2015, 34). In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adapt the official policy of multiculturalism. (Government of Canada. “Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship” 2012). Canada grants all residents of Canadian citizens regardless of their “racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation”. (Government of Canada. “Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship”
First of all, immigration is defined as the action of moving to a new country to live in a foreign country .One of the main reasons of immigration discovered during this research are; job opportunities, better weather, war, better lifestyle, learn English. As every immigrant has their own reasons to move to Australia, they are categorized in types of immigrants. The types of immigrants discovered during this research are: asylum seekers, contract/seasonal workers, illegal immigran...
Multiculturalism has enabled the Australian society to underline the importance of higher values in life and idealism. It is caused by desire for a perfect social existence of the multicultural society in Australia.
This is why we cannot let one nation gain power as they will prevent many innocent people that want to start a new life in Australia from being able to enter the country at all. One Nation bases there arguments’ on appearance and an image an image of what is not the multicultural
Introduction Racism is defined as a belief that inherent differences among the various human racial groups that determine the cultural or individual achievements. Prejudice or discrimination or even antagonism directed against the Aborigines always can be seen in Australia. Since then, Australia has been rated “One of the most racist” country besides America in the world, especially to the locals, the Aborigines. This report is going to critically analyse this research which is done by David Mellor, and also to outline the methodologies and samples that are used in this research, also the other racism issues Australia.
English Speech The state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunities. This is equality, and this is the topic I would like to address today. The concept of equality itself seems quite simple, but when it is applied to people, it becomes much more complicated. Although there are many situations where equality can be considered, today I’d like to focus on equality and race. Or more specifically, equality amongst Indigenous Australians.
Australia holds a storied history of relations with Western culture. Over the last century, Australia has cultivated a powerful position alongside its allied Western nations. Australia has participated in major global events since World War I, and has maintained alliances and relations with several world powers since. Australia’s economic status and military power have shaped its international political role in recent decades. Springing from Great Britain’s constitutional monarchy, Australia’s government developed as a parliamentary democracy.
Cultural Appropriation versus Multiculturalism In today's society, there are many different cultures that individuals identify with. Culture is very important to many people and is something that helps define who we are. When different cultures are respected and appreciated, it is a beautiful thing, it can bring individuals in society closer to one another. Ideally, this understanding of one another’s cultures can lead to multiculturalism.