Racial discrimination

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Title:

Author:

Healey, Justin.

ISBN:

9781920801885

Publication Information:

Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2008.

Physical Description:

44 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series:

Issues in society ; v.278

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 278.

Series Title:

Issues in society ; v.278

General Note:

Includes index.

Abstract:

"Australians generally pride themselves on living in a tolerant multicultural society, however racial tensions are often never far from the surface. Ethnic diversity brings with it cultural enrichment and a range of social and economic advantages, however some would argue that it also breeds mistrust and resentment. While support for multiculturalism has fallen over the years, most people still strongly believe Australia is not a racist society. This book examines racism and racial intolerance in Australia; laws which counter racial hatred, vilification, and direct and indirect racial discrimination; Islamophobia and religious intolerance; racial profiling and the medias representation of certain ethnic groups; treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; racism in sport; and ways of moving beyond racial tolerance to understanding."--Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

For secondary school age.

Subject Term:

Race discrimination -- Australia.

Racism -- Law and legislation -- Australia.

Geographic Term:

Australia -- Race relations.

Added Author:

Healey, Justin.

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Australians generally pride themselves on living in a tolerant multicultural society, however racial tensions are often never far from the surface. Ethnic diversity brings with it cultural enrichment and a range of social and economic advantages, however some would argue that it also breeds mistrust and resentment. While support for multiculturalism has fallen over the years, most people still strongly believe Australia is not a racist society. This book examines racism and racial intolerance in Australia; laws which counter racial hatred, vilification, and direct and indirect racial discrimination; Islamophobia and religious intolerance; racial profiling and the media¿s representation of certain ethnic groups; treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; racism in sport; and ways of moving beyond racial tolerance to understanding. Chapter 1: Anti-Discrimination Laws and Racial Attitudes Chapter 2: Addressing Racial Intolerance and Discrimination Glossary; Facts and Figures; Additional Resources; Index