Why is it that Aboriginal people who have 'mixed blood' are the ones who succeed in life?
The suggestion that “Aboriginal people who have mixed blood are the ones who succeed in life” will be investigated to reveal provincial practices that are prevalent within Australian culture, including stereotypical assumptions and white privilege. These elements have imparted a negative effect on the social determinants of Indigenous prosperity and wellbeing.
Stereotypical assumptions:
The ‘question’ presents a perception of the difference, deficit and conflict between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. Such stereotypes owe their success to the “Western” language, such as ‘the Aboriginal problem’ (insinuating that their choices are invalid), ‘mainstreaming’ (making them more like us) and ‘the intervention’. Despite such terms being used in programs that seemingly address health, economic and social needs, the assumption of deficit and a stereotyped perspective has taken control away from Aboriginal people. …show more content…
Such stereotypes could then be used to question success through wealth, forming assumptions that only half-cast individuals have the motivational drive for “Western” success. It found that dual criteria were used by non-Aboriginal people to judge Aboriginality, in particular the colour of skin and the practice of “tribal” lifestyles. The use of this terminology frames Aboriginal identity in a negative light, instead of valuing all races as equal “You see, this is where we fit into the white scheme of things… as fauna” (Damalis, 2010). This subtle use of “Western” prejudice highlights the differences between ‘white’ and ‘Aboriginal’ governance structures as individuals, thus a barrier to justice, change and
The suggestion that “Aboriginal people who have mixed blood are the ones who succeed in life” will be investigated to reveal provincial practices that are prevalent within Australian culture, including stereotypical assumptions and white privilege. These elements have imparted a negative effect on the social determinants of Indigenous prosperity and wellbeing.
Stereotypical assumptions:
The ‘question’ presents a perception of the difference, deficit and conflict between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. Such stereotypes owe their success to the “Western” language, such as ‘the Aboriginal problem’ (insinuating that their choices are invalid), ‘mainstreaming’ (making them more like us) and ‘the intervention’. Despite such terms being used in programs that seemingly address health, economic and social needs, the assumption of deficit and a stereotyped perspective has taken control away from Aboriginal people. …show more content…
Such stereotypes could then be used to question success through wealth, forming assumptions that only half-cast individuals have the motivational drive for “Western” success. It found that dual criteria were used by non-Aboriginal people to judge Aboriginality, in particular the colour of skin and the practice of “tribal” lifestyles. The use of this terminology frames Aboriginal identity in a negative light, instead of valuing all races as equal “You see, this is where we fit into the white scheme of things… as fauna” (Damalis, 2010). This subtle use of “Western” prejudice highlights the differences between ‘white’ and ‘Aboriginal’ governance structures as individuals, thus a barrier to justice, change and