Chosen Prompt: Explain how reconciliation has evolved over time and what are the current challenges in achieving meaningful reconciliation. The Australian Dream is a documentary released in 2019 directed by Daniel Gordon and written by Stan Grant, an Australian journalist, commentator and author. It centres around Adam Goodes, a former professional AFL player and prominent advocate for Indigenous Australians. A key topic within the documentary is reconciliation, which is about building and strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Goodes’ story allows him to underscore not only the prevalence of discrimination against Indigenous Australians, but also the need for societal reform through reconciliation. This …show more content…
Furthermore, as a well-known public figure with a large influence, his stories act as a catalyst towards encouraging others to speak up about racial vilification. For example, in 2014 Goodes was nominated for Australian of the Year, a title he only accepted because “it would be a fantastic platform to talk about racism on a national level”. He stated that “I believe racism is a community issue, which we all need to address and that is why racism stops with me.” This makes his strong resolve towards ending racism known and also serves as a call to action, emphasising how racism is a collective issue that everybody must play a role in stopping. Nova Peris echoes this idea, saying “We’ve got an inherent responsibility and we’re gonna talk about the past, we’re gonna talk about the intergenerational trauma that’s passed down, we’re gonna talk about the pain.” This usage of anaphora (“we’re gonna”) further cements this idea that racism is a problem that everyone must work together to solve by openly addressing it and facing uncomfortable truths. Goodes’ impact can be summarised by a quote by Stan Grant, stating “What’s been remarkable about this story, is that a new space has been opened up. I can feel it. I hear it everywhere. There’s a space to find each other. And Adam helped create that space.” The “new space” he refers to metaphorically symbolises how Goodes’ actions have helped break stigma around speaking up against discrimination and allowed for it to be something people can openly discuss and communicate about. Therefore, Goodes’ strong public stances against racism promote societal reform and reconciliation through more open conservation of racism and challenging discriminatory
‘Faith hope and reconciliation’ is a timeless masterpiece in my opinion. The speeches simplicity yet powerful underlying message reminds me of a modern Gettysburg address. Bandler grew up as a struggling Indigenous Australian. "We were always begging for books, never had enough and always wished for a piano or violin". Despite her struggles she went on to be the first Indigenous to complete the HSC in 1932. Even after Bandler grew up she experienced Inequality towards Indigenous Australians like- no rights
‘A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is a reality’ This quote by John Lennon reflects the goal of both Anwar Sadat’s ‘Statement to the Knesset’ and Noel Pearson’s ‘An Australian History for Us All’. These speeches engage through their cohesive structure and persuasive treatments of the significant ideas of peace unity and hope. The speakers, through intellectual and emotional appeal to the audience, convey the significant ideas of peace, unity and hope to their audiences
nation, in order to effectively bridge the racial gaps that overwhelmed South Africa. Mandela fought to host the Rugby World Cup tournament to his country and the home team. The Springboks completely stunned the nation, as they defeated the ranked Australian world champions in the first round. This was the first major international sporting event held in the country after the end of apartheid. South Africa formed “one team, one country” as their slogan. “Rugby was the "white man's game" in South Africa
Canadian Multiculturalism, Same as it ever Was? (an essay by Kathleen Hoyos) Abstract: After the Second World War ended, Canada was no longer mainly composed of its two dominant ethnocultural groups, French and English, but rather constituted by polyethnicity; meaning, Canadian culture was made up of many different ethnic groups. Since then, Canada has actively embraced multiculturalism and on 12 July 1988, the House of Commons passed Bill C-93, ‘An Act for the preservation and enhancement of