| Description |
60 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
Issues in society ; volume 370 |
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Healey, Justin.
Issues in society ; v. 370
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 370
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| Contents |
Chapter 1. Racism and the law -- Cultural diversity in Australia -- What is multiculturalism? -- Why racism? -- Frequently asked questions about racism -- How prevalent is racism? -- Mapping social cohesion -- 'One in ten' Australians is racist -- National Anti-Racism Strategy findings -- Racial discrimination - know your rights -- Cyber-racism -- Complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act -- What does the law say? -- Protecting against racial (or religious) vilification -- chapter 2. Addressing racial prejudice -- Anti-racism strategy - what we will do -- How should we discuss racism in Australia? -- Racism exists in Australia - are we doing enough to address it? -- Racism in Australia - our past, present and future -- Freedom of speech can become vilification if safeguards ignored -- How best to tackle racism, Australian style -- Racism in public - why the majority will be silent no longer -- Racism has a long history we must all understand -- We're not racist, just trying to stop boats -- Racism - what can you do? -- Types of anti-racism initiatives -- Exploring issues - worksheets and activities -- Fast facts -- Glossary -- Web links |
| Summary |
Issues in Society is an invaluable series of books which contain previously published information sourced from newspapers, magazines, journals, government reports, surveys, websites and lobby group literature. The series offers up-to-date, diverse information about the social issues shaping our changing world. Each book explores a range of facts and opinions, providing the reader with a concise overview of the topic |
| Analysis |
Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders |
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Australian |
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Ethnic relations |
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Legislation |
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Multiculturalism |
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Prejudice |
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Racial discrimination |
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Statistics |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
For secondary school age |
| Subject |
Prejudices -- Australia -- Juvenile literature.
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Prejudices -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
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Prejudices -- Australia.
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Racism -- Australia -- Juvenile literature.
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Racism -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
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Racism -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Race relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100476 -- Juvenile literature.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001674
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Australia -- Race relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100476 -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001009038
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Australia -- Race relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100476
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| Author |
Healey, Justin, editor
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| ISBN |
9781922084408 |
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