Australia Cultural Identity

However, it is important to point out that identity is a complex problem that is often connected to the perceptions of the people, the stereotypes about the community, and observations of others about the community in question. The measures used to make an identity about communities are by far not accurate or fair, not to speak of a whole nation. Various factors have influenced the Australian identity. Some of the factors are the first white settlement that took place in 1788, the 1901 enactment of the Australian constitution which united Australia into one state, and the 1973 statement of Australia been a multicultural state, and the eventual passing of the White Australian

In the early 20th century Charles Meere used art to depict Australia’s beaches as an idyllic place where the average Aussie would spend their free time. These works were during a time when Australian Immigration had a white policy and this was reflected in his subjects being tanned, physically strong, dominant male bodies alongside perfectly shaped young women and carefree children. Meere’s ‘Australian Beach Pattern’ is a symbol of the ideal Australian and promotes it to be typical of Australia’s identity of this era, however, fast forward 49 years to Anne Zahalka’s 1989 ‘The Bathers’ from the Bondi series, ‘Playground of the Pacific’, where she recreates Meere’s iconic painting and compare the characteristics of the Australian people from this timeframe. This photograph highlights how Australia’s culture has evolved while still embracing the importance of the beach to family

Australia has never had a definable national identity prescribed by institutions or politicians; rather, most of the identities are tied to folklores and models (Hogue 2005). For over 150 years during colonization, Australia was widely identified as a British nation. Additionally, the Australian residents did not have valid citizenship until 1948. Before that period, all people born within the country were regarded as British citizens and were expected to uphold their values. At one time, authors described the residents as anonymous, nothing-men, and featureless. However, Australia had always had underlying national identities

As a sporting mega-event, the Olympic Games have numerous social impacts on the people, not only on those from the host country, but on individuals all over the globe.

This report explores 4 key areas of the Australian Identity which includes, Traditional values and how sport affects the nation and how the passion of teams brings happiness. Stereotypes expressing that not all Australian appearances are bogans or tanned beach boys and that not the whole of Australia is covered by deserts. Diversity and Change explores how religion and culture affects the nation and how Australia has become a multiculturalist nation and supporting many religions and races but also shows how not everyone gets along with these agreements and decisions for cultures. Finally, Contradictions of how Australia really is and how the people within Australia create typecasts of how everyone acts and does in Australia.

Most nations are incapable and unqualified to host such a spectacle as the Olympic games. Every country and their presidents strive to mask their weaknesses and show their strength as an international power. The reasons why these peevish nations are bidding to host the Olympics are expressed through their belief and want to announce their arrival to the world stage. What they do not realize is the time and effort required into hosting such a demanding event. For example, in Rio Olympics Cause ‘Real Problems’ In Brazil, Mario Tama writes, “the popular leftist government that presided over its boom years, began to unravel, as if on cue for the big events”(Fortune International). Obviously, Brazil did not have the economic and political strength to survive hosting both the World Cup and Olympic games within two years of each other. It is imperative for the Olympic Games Board of Directors to perform better when deliberating between their choices of hosts. Most countries end of biting more than they can chew regardless of their economic

It would be too simplistic to claim that the true Australian identity could be defined by examining the indigenous communities that existed before European settlement. It is also unrealistic to just focus on British colonies that developed from convict settlements or the towns that attracted free settlers from Britain and Europe who were seeking a better life. Perhaps the only idea which can be retained from these early times is the concept of seeking a better, which is a common aspect of Australian identity within those who have come from across the seas to Australia. Those who came during the Gold Rushes, the bushrangers who lived a life of crime, the Europeans who fled poverty or the evil of World War One or two, all held onto the idea that Australia provided an opportunity for something better. This is something that was present hundreds of years ago and is still present in those who come from Asia or Middle East by boat every year risking their lives. This concept is presented through the character of Ricky Wong in we can be heroes who is doing a PhD in physics and aiming at becoming an actor. Ricky proves that it is a part of Australian identity to hope of a better life and to explore as many opportunities as possible. So this is another aspect of our identity, the courage to face challenge and take risks is a quality that many Australians value and

I n t h e p a s t , Australia has participated in substantial events, poised against other ethnicities, but as Australia’s identity emerges, we discover just how far we’ve come since the White Australia Policy and the Cronulla Riots. However, under closer inspection, we discover the real truth, and that is that we truly haven't moved forward at all, and that realistically we put up the facade of being a multicultural country, but once that mask is removed, Australia is just the same as it was all those many years ago.

Analyzing cultural constructions of identity, Australia had become a diverse country; multiculturalism has become visible. A diverse group of individuals interacting with others, inhabiting in the same environment and suburb. Most Australians engage in cultural diversity through everyday interactions, from education, employment, shopping, residency. Regions such as Rockdale are considered as culturally diverse; however, cultural tension within the community is noticeable, majority viewed Arab Muslim Australians as a threat to their ‘harmonious community’ (Bloch, 2009). The Arab Muslim culture was noted as incompatible with Australian values, in which makes them the “outsider,” often fear and racism directed at ethnic minorities stem from visible

Good morning/afternoon ladies and gentlemen today I’m going to be informing you all about how migrants have contributed to Australia’s identity and culture since the post war period. Shaping Australia, each one of us could define ourselves with multiple of diverse identities. These identities can be seen as outlining us, as people, and may be cultural, ethnic, religious, gendered, or ideological. Throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Australian government committed to a strong and sustained immigration program. The purpose of this ambitious program was to encounter Labour shortages, look after Australia from outside danger and create prosperity.

Australia has always been centered around diversity and change, specifically with the vast multiculturalism and migrant culture throughout the nation. The specifics of Identity hold an important role in shaping our identity as students and as a nation. Australians pride themselves on being a land of the free and full of diverse culture. This is specifically referred to in our national Anthem; “For those who've come across the seas, We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine,”(McCormick, 1984). Displaying Australia’s open attitude towards immigrants and contributes to the diversity present within our society today. Even before this, much of Australia’s Identity was associated with caucasian culture (Originating from British Settlers). Which is the dominant perception of Australia through the media with australian representation being present through the stereotypes of Bogans, which was made popular through shows like Kath and Kim (ABC, 2007). Also, represented through the popular depiction of Australian people - the bushman made popular by movies like Crocodile Dundee (Faiman, 1986) and through famous real life bushman; Steve Irwin. An important aspect of Australian identity which is consistently neglected is the culture and representation of the initial owners of the land; the aboriginal people. Throughout history the constant mistreatment and neglect of the indigenous, has lead to a massive gap in privilege between the aboriginal people and our

contemplative expository function differentiates inaugurals from State of Union address, in which proposals are presented for congressional action” (p. 40). Hence, Frank should have made clear Obama’s vision that forms the basis of his signatures instead of policies.

Jack Davis the writer of the play script ‘No Sugar’ is revealing Australia’s blind acceptance of the superficial representations of native aboriginals that had been manufactured by the white Australians to purposely reflect Aboriginals in a negative light. This caused Aboriginals to be mistreated and have their humanity forcefully taken away from them as these stereotypes were entirely accepted by Australia.

A key component of Australian culture today is not only their diversity, but more importantly, the

Countries will showcase who they are and what they will do in the spirit of today’s era of “nation branding”