I respectfully acknowledge the Elders and custodians of the Yuin nation, past and present, their descendants and kin of the land where I am living, studying and working. This is a warning that this journal may contain images, voices and names of deceased Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people. Whilst attending school with two Aboriginal students in my class, I was never exposed to people stereotyping Aboriginal people.…
As you are reading this article today, remember that although Aboriginal people make up only 3% of Australia’s total population, they represent over 28% (9,940 adult prisoners) of Australia’s prison population in 2015 and this number is rising. To combat this issue, the Murri Court was established. The Murri Court was founded in Queensland in 2002 in response to the increasing representation of Indigenous Australian people in prison. This court sentences Indigenous offenders who plead guilty to offences which fall within the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court, for example assault or theft.…
Crow Country is an award winning novel written by Kate Constable in 2011. This book reflects the attitudes towards Aboriginal people and the difference and attitudes shown when white Australians come together with Indigenous Australians “ Isn’t it interesting how black boys make trouble, but white boys just have accidents?” (P99). Aboriginal young men were treated differently, they were discriminated against and people displayed poor attitudes towards them. They were assumed to cause trouble and were accused of being guilty without being given a fair trial.…
The mistreatment and stereotypes aboriginal women continually face effect the care they receive. The authors take this problem and use specific experience and research-based evidence to prove that both society and the health care system need to make rapid turn-around and create ways build respect for aboriginal women.…
Both stories portrayed the Ojibwe people in different time context; however their traditions, beliefs and practices remain the same time after time. Native American culture and their tribes venerate and respect nature as a provider and ruler of the world. Their spirituality plays an important role in their lives and their ancestors and spirits are part of daily ceremonies or simple daily tasks. Traditions have passed on from one generation to another along with the skills to survive the elements and feed their families under harsh conditions. For centuries Native American people have been the target of inaccurate stereotypes.…
The text focuses on shifting circumstances of the Indigenous people and has potential to fulfill the requirement for cross-curricular learning by implementing both art and history in an English text (BOSTES 2012, p.27; Stallworth, et al., 2006). The text also contains photographs for students to study that portray real Aborigines in their traditional and casual clothing (Danalis, 2009, pp.163-170). Students are also able to perceive and c0mpare their cultural differences to Indigenous people, exemplifying cultural awareness in a classroom (DET, 2008; Weinstein, 2003). In addition, the motif of the “Skull”, named Mary, is a representation of the oppression that the Indigenous people experienced as well as the injustices during the period of colonization.…
Blog: Critical Reflection During the time of the European invasion of Australia, many of the events that occurred have left a lasting impact on the Indigenous people in Australia and have made me feel quite astounded as to how a group of people could treat anyone in that manner (Axelsson et al. 2016, pp. 1-7). It is extremely important in our nursing practice to be able to examine and understand what has happened in the past and critically reason how this information can help us improve on our own nursing practice and improve healthcare for Aboriginal people (Axelsson et al. 2016 pp. 1-7).…
That being said, when these negative opinions and stereotypes about Indigenous peoples are portrayed in pop culture, it increases the chances that individuals will adopt these ideas and stereotypes without trying to educate themselves on the facts. This is a problem as more and more generations will adopt these ideologies which will not assist us in taking steps towards reconciliation. Knowing that the rhetoric and ideas presented in laws, media and pop culture contribute to the ideologies we develop, should be used in a positive way. If we use these means as a way of educating individuals on the past and present struggles that Indigenous persons are faced with, perhaps steps can be taken towards reconciliation. We can express and achieve respect towards Indigenous persons and communities by acknowledging the past and understanding the present…
Aborigines are particularly disadvantaged in our society. The problems and difficulties that they face when using the legal system are part of the reason for them being overrepresented in the criminal justice system. There are many issues which result in this participation; these include the presence of language barriers between an officer and an aboriginal suspect, cultural taboos aboriginal suspects suffer, their body language which tends to raise suspicion and their lack of understanding of the questioning procedure. These issues will be discussed to examine the topic at hand and suggested reforms will also be given to eliminate these complications to ensure that they receive a fair and unbiased hearing. Language barriers are the most common…
Cultural appropriation refers to picking and choosing elements of a culture by a member of another culture without permission. Cultural appropriation has been around for years but is becoming more evident to members of minority groups. While not important to some, it is imperative that this growing trend of cultural disrespect end. Ignorant of the history and tradition the cultural appropriation of minority groups leads to misrepresentation and further oppression. In recent years, the group most vocal about cultural appropriation has been Native Americans.…
This final research paper has for subject the social and political position of Indigenous women in Canada, their representation through popular culture and their representation through the art of contemporary Inuit artist Annie Pootoogook, her mother Napachie Pootoogook and Mohawk artist Shelley Niro. They are effectively numerous issues surrounding the representation of Indigenous women in popular culture, and one can observe the contrast between the popular representation and the representation made by Indigenous females artists. In this paper, I will examine in the first place what issues are Indigenous women facing, both in the social as well as the political sphere, then how are those issues represented in the popular culture, and finally…
Aboriginalities essay “How have settler constructions of aboriginal people affected aboriginal peoples?” The settler voice towards aboriginal peoples, has ingrained constructs i.e. stereotypes, into society. These stereotypes have inflicted harm and severely affected aboriginal people throughout history and to this day, but in what ways and through which medians do these coloniser interpretations express themselves in society? And what are the responses of the aboriginal peoples who are concerned?…
Archaeologist and anthropologist have debated about the nature of gender role in Aboriginal societies (Williams and Jolly, 1992:10). Because by the time they have tried to understand the role of gender in the Aboriginals. The Aboriginal way of living has changed, the European way of living has impacted on aboriginal culture. The European colonisers have brought with them a set of European gender concepts to Australia (Rose, 1996:28). These concepts have changed the living standards and gender roles of the Aboriginal community.…
Aboriginal women are victimized by violence far more than their non aboriginal counter parts due to various factors which steam from the systemic, intersectional oppression of social construct in Canadian society. Society views these women as if they are not apart of society; they are otherized and thus, treated as such which leads to violence, abuse and the dismissal of harming issues regarding Aboriginal women. “In far too many instances,extreme racialized violence against Aboriginal women leads to their disappearances and even murder”- (Harper,A. (2009) The abuse inflected on these women such as violence, even murder have high record rates in Canada; efforts to expose and inform the public (Canadian Society ) such as the ‘Red Dress’ Organization are implemented, exemplifying and help the understanding of the public of how these Aboriginal Women are being citizens by violence and how great the numbers are. The Red Dress organization/ movement in Canada is a showcase of red dresses hanging, each dresses repressing another ‘sister’- Aboriginal women, lost and taken victim of the violence affecting indigenous women in Canada.…
Each year as spring transitions into summer, the warm weather signifies the start of music festivals all across the United States, and even the world. Over time, these festivals have developed their own forms of culture and expression, generally displayed with extravagant clothing and a tendency for some drug use. Within the stylistic displays, a trend has emerged that causes a stir every time a person decides to place this item onto their body, whether at a festival or a part of a fashion photo shoot. Native American headdresses have been pulled from their cultural context and replaced in American culture as fashion accessories, especially for those that claim to be of a bohemian-type of lifestyle. The issue lies in the fact that these headdresses have significant cultural meaning within Native American tribes, and the use of these garments in a casual environment directly demeans and disrespects that culture.…