According to Cyril Pearl (1969) ‘Beer is a religion in Australia’. She grasped the true link between drinking, masculinity and patriotism. Although Tony Dingle, an economic historian, indicated that in fact Australians drink more tea than they drink beer. Such misconceptions are not really bothered by factual information. It is commonly thought that getting drunk is what Australians equated with ‘the good life’.
However, while this lifestyle is usually commemorated, Donald Horne pointed out in 1964, "Australians have never been quite the nation of boozers they imagine themselves to be"
There is much more to Australian culture, values and norms than the typical stereotype of it only consisting of Beer, Beaches and Barbeques. Throughout the …show more content…
It is the element to the stance that all human beings are equal and uniform.
It ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging. The Australian government (2000) states that the 15 years after the 2nd World War, there was a ‘nation building’ case for immigration,.
Ho (1990) states that ‘Since the end of World war two, Australia’s large scale immigration program has resulted in a highly diverse population in terms of politics, race and culture.’ Ho further adds, that this high level of multiplicity is due to the fact that the overall Australian population compromises of one hundred and forty ethnic backgrounds, speaking ninety language’s and practicing more than eighty religions. Therefore, Australian culture is not just about beaches and barbeques. It has many other external factors like multiculturalism which influences the whole …show more content…
For example in Islam alcohol is Haram, Meaning forbidden. Therefore, there are many Muslim Australian citizens that will not indulge in consuming beverages that contain alcohol in the i.e. Beer. Another example is of a citizen who follows Hinduism. In Hinduism, cows are considered to be Holy, Thus, one might not engage in typical barbeques and may decide to spend their free time doing something else. So instead of that a family might go for stroll in the Park or a long drive instead.
However, there are some particular points and features that still exist in Australian Culture such as Gender roles. Gender roles are cultural and personal. They control, condition and decide how men and women should think, speak, dress, behave appropriately and live within the circumstances of society. Learning plays a role in this process of shaping gender roles. These gender roles are greatly embedded cognitive frameworks regarding what defines masculine and feminine. (Cliff notes, 2014). ‘Australian masculinities, like those elsewhere, are diverse but hierarchical, with a hegemonic model of masculinity accorded ‘ideal’ statuses. (Connel, 2005). In reference to the topic, Beer consumption has been an enjoyable communal activity for a prolonged period of time. It has the nostalgic association between Australian nationalism, masculinity, and drinking beer is a religious trinity that has been proven hard to
However, while this lifestyle is usually commemorated, Donald Horne pointed out in 1964, "Australians have never been quite the nation of boozers they imagine themselves to be"
There is much more to Australian culture, values and norms than the typical stereotype of it only consisting of Beer, Beaches and Barbeques. Throughout the …show more content…
It is the element to the stance that all human beings are equal and uniform.
It ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging. The Australian government (2000) states that the 15 years after the 2nd World War, there was a ‘nation building’ case for immigration,.
Ho (1990) states that ‘Since the end of World war two, Australia’s large scale immigration program has resulted in a highly diverse population in terms of politics, race and culture.’ Ho further adds, that this high level of multiplicity is due to the fact that the overall Australian population compromises of one hundred and forty ethnic backgrounds, speaking ninety language’s and practicing more than eighty religions. Therefore, Australian culture is not just about beaches and barbeques. It has many other external factors like multiculturalism which influences the whole …show more content…
For example in Islam alcohol is Haram, Meaning forbidden. Therefore, there are many Muslim Australian citizens that will not indulge in consuming beverages that contain alcohol in the i.e. Beer. Another example is of a citizen who follows Hinduism. In Hinduism, cows are considered to be Holy, Thus, one might not engage in typical barbeques and may decide to spend their free time doing something else. So instead of that a family might go for stroll in the Park or a long drive instead.
However, there are some particular points and features that still exist in Australian Culture such as Gender roles. Gender roles are cultural and personal. They control, condition and decide how men and women should think, speak, dress, behave appropriately and live within the circumstances of society. Learning plays a role in this process of shaping gender roles. These gender roles are greatly embedded cognitive frameworks regarding what defines masculine and feminine. (Cliff notes, 2014). ‘Australian masculinities, like those elsewhere, are diverse but hierarchical, with a hegemonic model of masculinity accorded ‘ideal’ statuses. (Connel, 2005). In reference to the topic, Beer consumption has been an enjoyable communal activity for a prolonged period of time. It has the nostalgic association between Australian nationalism, masculinity, and drinking beer is a religious trinity that has been proven hard to