Chinese Immigration-Report
INTRODUCTION
Modern Day Australia has become a vast multicultural society complete with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. This aspect has developed over a time period of immigration to the great extent that people of different cultures can now call Australia their home. Immigrants in the past years have become a crucial part of Australia as they have benefited the community by assisting and introducing the development of an inclusive and accepting nation.
GOLD FRENZY WHICH CHANGED A NATION
A discovery of gold in a waterhole in Bathurst in 1851, by a man named Edward Hargraves, had a profound impact on Australia and the rest of the world. People came in their thousands from places globally hoping to strike gold …show more content…
They often found gold in large sums which infuriated others and made them a large target of discrimination, one of the main difficulties encountered during this period of immigration. As Australia was still a European-dominated land, the Chinese people stood out. They copped backlash for their distinct physical appearance, language, unique religious practices and ethnicities. The Chinese were denoted as second class citizens and called generic racist terms which also led to anti-Chinese disputes and riots. There was a fear of the Chinese and people felt threatened as they were thought to be ‘stealing’ European jobs as they worked cheap labour. Chinese people in Australia were also criticized for not adapting to the western culture like other migrant groups and, instead, retained their identity and ancient customs from …show more content…
Kylie Kwong is a celebrity chef, presenter and television personality well known for her fundamental teachings of Cantonese food she learnt from her mother. Her role as a chef allows her to “to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, particularly within Australia, and to express my pride in my Chinese heritage.’
Victor Chang:
Victor Chang was the descendant of Aubrey Chung Fung, who raised his children in Australia during the time of immigration. Victor Chang was a cardiac and transplantation surgeon who was very famous in his field. He performed 266 heart transplants and gave his patients a 90% chance of survival with this operation. Victor Chang had a profound impact and contribution in relation to the medical science field of Australia and other neighbouring
INTRODUCTION
Modern Day Australia has become a vast multicultural society complete with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. This aspect has developed over a time period of immigration to the great extent that people of different cultures can now call Australia their home. Immigrants in the past years have become a crucial part of Australia as they have benefited the community by assisting and introducing the development of an inclusive and accepting nation.
GOLD FRENZY WHICH CHANGED A NATION
A discovery of gold in a waterhole in Bathurst in 1851, by a man named Edward Hargraves, had a profound impact on Australia and the rest of the world. People came in their thousands from places globally hoping to strike gold …show more content…
They often found gold in large sums which infuriated others and made them a large target of discrimination, one of the main difficulties encountered during this period of immigration. As Australia was still a European-dominated land, the Chinese people stood out. They copped backlash for their distinct physical appearance, language, unique religious practices and ethnicities. The Chinese were denoted as second class citizens and called generic racist terms which also led to anti-Chinese disputes and riots. There was a fear of the Chinese and people felt threatened as they were thought to be ‘stealing’ European jobs as they worked cheap labour. Chinese people in Australia were also criticized for not adapting to the western culture like other migrant groups and, instead, retained their identity and ancient customs from …show more content…
Kylie Kwong is a celebrity chef, presenter and television personality well known for her fundamental teachings of Cantonese food she learnt from her mother. Her role as a chef allows her to “to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, particularly within Australia, and to express my pride in my Chinese heritage.’
Victor Chang:
Victor Chang was the descendant of Aubrey Chung Fung, who raised his children in Australia during the time of immigration. Victor Chang was a cardiac and transplantation surgeon who was very famous in his field. He performed 266 heart transplants and gave his patients a 90% chance of survival with this operation. Victor Chang had a profound impact and contribution in relation to the medical science field of Australia and other neighbouring