Cultural Hegemony In Australia

There are many diverse interpretations of the words “Australian Identity”. The national anthem, as evidenced in Stand Up, is a primarily white interpretation of Australia and the Australian identity, with many of the lines ignoring the Indigenous people of Australia (Perkins et al, 2012). Another form of the “Australian Identity” was one presented by Prime Minister Paul Keating in his Redfern Address in 1992. He proclaimed that “Australia is a first-rate social democracy…truly the land of the fair go and the better chance”. This idea presented represents an egalitarian society, where every single human has an equal opportunity at life. Yet another, shown in the songs Paul Kelly sang, but especially in “this land is mine” is the difference between the identity of Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians (Kelly et al, 2001). Each of these texts addressed a major issue. Stand Up compared the relative value of tradition and the right to freedom of expression. Keating’s speech expressed the need for justice and recognition of both the stolen generation and the injustices done to the Indigenous people as a whole. Kelly’s songs represent the importance of the land to Indigenous people and why the “returning of the land” is so important. Although they each mentioned a major issue, the texts all gave solutions to these issues, from reiterating the importance of the basic human right of freedom of speech in Stand Up, to explaining the role and qualities of the Aboriginal

Media sources in current culture are construed as important as they communicate the dominant ideology promoted by the bourgeois which the lower-class public should adhere to as the correct social norm (Kress, 1988). The medium which these ideologies are shown in are important, as different medium are used by different cultures. This essay will focus on comparing print with online media through analysing the Guardian and the Australian from August 31st. This will be done by looking at the types of news shown in each, the constraints and advantages of each medium, advertising, the concept of ownership, and the way the media convinces the public of their ideologies through hegemony.

Auburn is a suburb in western Sydney in the state of New South Wales Australia which had major changes that occurred over the years, the three major changes are transport population and culture.

Australia has been a culturally diverse society since long before white settlement. The indigenous people had many different cultures, languages and customs, even members of the First Fleet came from a number of culturally significant backgrounds. Diversity in Australia took large strides 67 years ago with the beginning of the Snowy River Scheme which promoted skilled immigrants to come here and work, because as a nation just after World War II we lacked the manpower and knowledge to complete such a large and complicated project.

“In Hitler's Germany there were many characteristics of a Totalitarian state. The Government ran and censored the media. All forms of communication were liable to interference from above and could, and were, heavily censored. This removes freedom of speech, therefore enabling the government to influence popular opinion via propaganda and false news messages” (“Was”, n.d.).

On 26 January 1988, more than 40000 people including indigenous people and the white Australian supporters, staged the largest march in Sydney. This march is a challenge to the dominant hegemonic status of white Australian, and people are able to hear the voice of indigenous people through their march. This is also the first time that people from two different cultures appeal to human rights for indigenous people, as one of the activists Gary Foley said ‘ It's so magnificent to see black and white Australians together in harmony…This is what Australia could and should be like.’ This indigenous protest successfully drew attention from people all over the world, and from then on, more and more people realize that, indigenous people as the original

A potential cultural bias may affect treatment of ATSI parents of a child within care and may have detrimental effects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents due to misinformed educators. Some groups of Australians believe, agree and/or choose to condone with common incorrect Aboriginal stereotypes, which depict Aboriginal Australians as alcoholics, drug users and an uneducated society. There are many stereotypes and labels that are placed upon this culture, most of which are common misconceptions and are due to extreme ignorance. It is of most utter importance that cultural history is acknowledged and taken into account. These cultures have been mis-treated throughout history, and it is only now we can make the change within future

Australia, a country found by British prisoners, is considered an island, country, and continent. It is the smallest continent and after it was found by British prisoners it had been improving until it became what it is now. Many tourists visit Australia annually. Australia’s official language is English and the currency they use in Australia is called the Australian dollar (Australia). Australia is going to compete in Eurovision contest “Australia is to compete at this year's Eurovision Song Contest” (BBC).

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.

Firstly, this essay will investigate the idea of ‘nationalism’ and the ‘nation-state’. Coming into effect during modernity, nationalism is, at its core, a form of macro level societal management that regulates people into particular groups (Ritzer ed. 2005). These groups are able to construct a united and exceptionally powerful collective identity which is linked to a much larger and seemingly ‘fixed’ force, the nation. Thus, the nation perpetuates a deep-seated sense of ‘commonality’ among citizens in society, but it also separates people by creating illusionary distinctions and differences to other nations (Ritzer ed. 2005). These distinctions have become ‘naturalised’ within social life and often manifest (sometimes subtly) through every-day symbols, objects, narratives, institutions and activities (flags, sporting events, money and banks) (Wade 2011).

I agree with the lecture because we humans as curious creatures, always need some kind of explanation to the origin of the universe. Early humans didn’t have the correct answers of the universe, they used what they had at the time and what made sense to them as explanations. When the universe was only 10,000 years old, early humans used myths and stories to explain cosmos and creation, because that was all they had. They praised the gods and goddesses for the natural resources they had to live on. As time went on, (40,000 years ago) Australian Abnormal Culture cosmos evolved into art and music, expressing their connection with animals, landscape, and the sky; believing what little they knew about how the universe originated. As civilization

“How fortunate for leaders that men do not think.” - Adolf Hitler. Propaganda is a form of communication aimed towards influencing the attitude of a population toward some cause (Wikipedia, Propaganda).The Nazi party believed that they were the “Master Race” under their ruler Adolf Hitler. Hitler believed that Jews, communists and people opposing him were inferior. With the use of propaganda and his amazing speaking skills, he brought on the Holocaust, the attempt to extinguish all Jews from Europe, and World War II in 1939. Propaganda was a very extensive tool used by the Nazi Party because of its effectiveness.

Thesis The British were a vital part of the history of Australia. They explored the world creating colonies all over, but January 18, 1788 is when they first colonized Australia bringing with them many convicts from Britain. Through their exploration and colonization they traded many economic, political, and social aspects from Britain with the aborigines that they encountered in Australia. Without Britain sending people over to Australia, the continent known as the land down under would not be the same today.

The Indigenous inhabitants of Australia are constantly looked down upon by many in our national community, regarding their culture and equality. The continuing issue of degrading a national Indigenous sportsman and recipient of the Australian of the Year, Adam Goodes, an icon of Australia’s cultural identity. The racial comments and sporadic booing towards the performance of his Indigenous ‘war dance’ during the AFL Indigenous round, was ignited by fans who felt the ritual was confronting and aggressive.

Throughout this essay I will compile research of the Australian culture, using and knowledge gained from Australian documentation, acquaintances, and personal experiences during my time spent in Queensland. Understanding of topics such as the complex terrain, urban/sub-urban terrain, key infrastructure, lines of communication, and significant past military conflicts and their impact on society, will increase the cultural awareness and understanding of anyone operating or working closely with Australian citizens and military personnel.