Racism in Australia
Racism is visibly a continuing pattern in Australian society. It has been prevalent for many years, and has infiltrated through many generations of Australians. It is a highly observable fact, yet often ignored. It can be seen that the reason for it, however, can be based on the poor education system in Australia. In my essay, I will be discussing how racism forms at a young age due to our education system, what is being done about it, racism towards ethnic students and how racism is prevalent in many educational institutions.
Racism is defined as the hatred of one person by another --or the belief that another person is less than human -- because of skin color, language, customs, place of birth or any factor that supposedly reveals the basic nature of that person.
Myths and stereotypes are key components of racism. People are not properly educated on the truth and an instant or fixed picture of a group of people, usually based on negative and ill-informed ideas is formed. They are usually pre-conceived negative opinions, which in turn limits certain people from progressing due to personal characteristics such as race and color.
In the article “A crack in the wall of Xenophobia”, Ross Gittins, highlights the ongoing pattern of racism in Australia. We are presented with the idea that racism dates back to the days pre-evolution. Gittins highlights that the intolerance of people from other countries come highly from the Australian government. “Our politicians have long understood that dislike of newcomers” (Gittins 2011) He affiliates the Australians strong feeling of racism with the likes of Howard, Gillard, Abbott, and evidently Hanson. “Government’s of both colors have given the highest priority to preventing individual asylum seekers from telling their stories to the media. They must continue to be seen as monstrous invaders, never as flesh and blood.” (Gittins 2011)
The argument that Gittins brings to the fore can be deemed relevant, as apparently, the
Racism is defined as the hatred of one person by another --or the belief that another person is less than human -- because of skin color, language, customs, place of birth or any factor that supposedly reveals the basic nature of that person.
Myths and stereotypes are key components of racism. People are not properly educated on the truth and an instant or fixed picture of a group of people, usually based on negative and ill-informed ideas is formed. They are usually pre-conceived negative opinions, which in turn limits certain people from progressing due to personal characteristics such as race and color.
In the article “A crack in the wall of Xenophobia”, Ross Gittins, highlights the ongoing pattern of racism in Australia. We are presented with the idea that racism dates back to the days pre-evolution. Gittins highlights that the intolerance of people from other countries come highly from the Australian government. “Our politicians have long understood that dislike of newcomers” (Gittins 2011) He affiliates the Australians strong feeling of racism with the likes of Howard, Gillard, Abbott, and evidently Hanson. “Government’s of both colors have given the highest priority to preventing individual asylum seekers from telling their stories to the media. They must continue to be seen as monstrous invaders, never as flesh and blood.” (Gittins 2011)
The argument that Gittins brings to the fore can be deemed relevant, as apparently, the