Identity Of Australians

When it comes to false representations and stereotypical conversations, Australia is one of the biggest nations on the talking list. From choosing a barbeque with mates over work to kids riding kangaroos to school, it leave many australians with one question. Are we being represented as the raw product, or are texts twisting the facts to make us seem far from the normality?

WWII had a big impact on the social changes in Australia before and after the war. One of the reasons it had such an impact on Australia was due to the immigration policy, which was made to increase Australia’s population. The immigration policy is a policy on legal migrants. Legal migrants who come to Australia under the migration act are non – Australians who come to the country for work or other reasons without permission or people who overstay their visas. This enforces that those who come in the country without permission may be subject to mandatory immigration detention and may be deported from the country at any time, unless been given permission to stay in Australia. This policy has contributed to the multicultural society of Australia today. To this day, there in an estimated 50 000 people who have overstayed their visas, most of these people come from British nations. Those touching base by boat or different means without official classification as refugees are no longer granted permission outcast status on landing. For example, those from an Asian background are becoming a more familiar part of Australia’s society today. Overseas migrant entries have assumed a vital part in changing the face of Australia. The current variety of migrants born in Australia include areas such as The United Kingdom, New Zealand, Italy, Vietnam, China, Greece, Germany, Philippines and India. Since the change in immigration policy in the late 1960s to one of non-discrimination on race or ethnic background, there has been a significant change in the overseas sources of migrants, with settlers arriving from more diverse regions of the world. To this day, Australia’s overseas born population consists of people who practise over 140 recognized ethnic groups, people who fluently speak over 90 different languages and people who believe in over 80 different religions. This expanding ethnic and social diversity has changed the way Australians view both themselves and other societies of the world. It has

In the history of Australia, there are a variety of people in their respective areas have made outstanding achievements, made a contribution to the identity of Australia. Among these people, Anh Do is probably the most instructive and interesting person. As his book "happy refugees" implied, Anh experienced suffering in his early years. At the same time, he has maintained an optimistic attitude, this pain into an inspirational story, to share with you. At present, Anh has made achievements in various fields such as writers, films, television, artists, live performances and corporate speeches (Anhdo.com.au 2017). Anne 's story is sure to shape the identity of Australia. This report will analyze the achievements of Anhe and his

Unfortunately, many migrants that come to Australia find themselves in this situation, struggling to feel included and comfortable with their changing identities. However, these differences make it harder to belong to one group; they can also strengthen bonds with one another. The most immediate and obvious indicator of difference with migrant is that of

Australia is a young, modern country made up of a diverse and multicultural population, therefore, it’s difficult to say that it has a single national identity. This essay will examine what Australia’s identity may look like, specifically, through art.

The Australian Identity by Isaiah Ainsley The typical Australian can be defined as muscular, tall and athletic, worldwide we are still seen as what we were in the 1800’s. That stereotype of let’s say Crocodile Dundee with the corkscrew hats living out in the bush is what we are seen as to anyone outside of Australia. Currently, the nation’s stereotype is dilute, where hegemonic, protest and alternative masculinities are interchangeable. Throughout multiple examples the idea of the stereotypical Australian being hegemonic is supported. Hegemonic society consists of patriarchy and homophobia.

Culture is always changing. Beliefs, behaviours and presentation, religion and language all form part of what is an individual’s or community’s culture. (Bowes, Grace, & Hodge, 2012, p.75 & 77). Due to its intrinsic nature, when people migrate to Australia, they bring their culture with them. As migrants come from all over the world, and not the one place, their

However, I did not experience this struggle for national identity. It seemed that many Australians have a very strong sense of national identity and national pride. In fact, many view themselves as separate from neighboring Asia and separate from ancestral Europe. Many felt a strong connection to the land, excited by the dangerous and seemingly untouched terrain. Overall, National identity did not appear to be a problem for any Australians during my visit.

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

Australia has always been a multicultural country, the first immigrants that came to Australia were the British in 1788. During this phase of European settlement various policies were created to address cultural diversity. One of the most infamous policies was that of assimilation that forced Australian Aboriginal people and migrants to give up their own culture and heritage and assimilate to colonial Australian culture. Eventually this policy was revised to Multiculturalism. That as a policy in Australia refers to handling the ramifications of diversity, bearing in mind that all Australians have the right to a cultural identity, all citizens must be able to express their cultural inheritance. Whether Multiculturalism is advantageous for Australia or not is a very controversial topic. There is a side that argues that multiculturalism could threaten the lifestyle of many Australians. On the other hand, research demonstrates that from an Australian perspective it has been mostly advantageous. This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multiculturalism in Australia, with regard to economical, historical and social perspectives.

There are many indicators of identity by which we are made known individually, socially and culturally; the best of these would be language and how it has shown great flexibility in accommodating the needs of people. Through language people have been able to establish their identities and cultivate friendships with others who share the same common ground. By looking at accents such as Broad Australian English, slang and phonological features as they apply to Australian varieties, we can see how it has forged solidarity and assisted in creating an identity on an individual and national scale.

In the world characterized by open and closed geographic borders, people who meet the requirements of visa requirement to travel to foreign countries are often faced with cultural boundaries. Australia is one of such a country that is populated with people from different backgrounds and cultures. As policy response to immigration, and multiculturalism, Australia is faced by many challenges. Culture, norms and values that one associates themselves with gives them a sense of identity in the society. Identity is a complex process that keeps changing and we all know that this make sense of our surrounding. Our sense of belonging and need for recognition is created through relations between members of the society. From the time in memorial, it has been known that Allah who is the name given to God by Muslims permits women to come up with conclusions in relation to balancing accountabilities surrounding their home area.

Committee Secretary, Joint Standing Committee on Migration House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600

Multiculturalism has many definitions, in sociology, multiculturalism is where cultural differences should be respected and encouraged. In the context for Australia, we use it as a term that describes ethnic diversity and cultural acceptance utilised in contemporary Australia. Australia prides itself on its acceptance of having a diverse culture and on the surface, this can often seem to be the case. However, is this actually the reality of it all. Santina Bertone and Mary Leahy argue that multiculturalism was and remains to be a very conservative policy that does nothing to alter the fundamental power relations in society. Essentially, we must ask if Australia uses the word to cover up what actually is true. Australia is a country made up

The issue of immigrants conforming to Australian values has divided many. Furthermore, the issue has been debated by two conflicting perspectives; one side representing multiculturalism and the other representing conservative nationalism. This essay will argue that the conservative nationalist position that immigrants must conform to Australian values is problematic as it seeks to exclude minority groups and thus forces these groups to conform. Prior to this, the statement will be argued by offering explanations on what Australian values are and the notion of citizenship and citizenship testing, assimilation, and what is meant by ‘Team Australia’ as it relates respectively. This essay will also analyse briefly the arguments of multiculturalism.