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Answer: In the 1970's, legislation was passed to make racial vilification illegal. This included any term that may describe somebody of a certain ethnic origin in a derisive manner. This has evolved to the point where people cannot be described, without the greatest care being taken, to avoid any reference to racial origin, racial appearance, skin colour, religion, etc.
This has now devolved to the point where any non-Anglo/Celtic descended person who is disappointed by the outcome of a job interview, etc, has only has to suggest the word "racism" and they are made instantly and overjoyously happy by a reversal of the decision.
Answer: Probably because there are many in Australia who'd rather ignore the persisting racial issues, and inevitably things grow to a point where it can no longer be ignored. Also, racists are not exclusive to any one country, so it's not surprising their ignorance and hatred would be spread throughout Australia as well as other countries of the world.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoOne point of view: The same reason there is racism all over the world; ignorance and intolerance. Many racists have a fear in them of the race or races they unjustifiably judge and hate. It may not be a fear that the race will harm them, but it can be a fear that the race will supersede them in whatever it may be.
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∙ 12y agoDuring the past year, one in seven people living in Australia was a victim of racial discrimination (around 3 million people). This is an increase from one in ten the previous year.
One in five people living in Australia has been a victim of verbal racial abuseNearly half of all Australian residents from a culturally and linguistically diverse background have experienced racism at some time in their life. Three in every four Indigenous Australians regularly experience racism.
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∙ 15y agoRacism is not allowed in Australia under the law. However there is not a country in the world where you wont find racism.
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Why does racism exist in Australia?
Racism exists everywhere. It is not just prevalent in Australia, but in countries all around the world. Racism exists wherever there are two or more different races of people, and as Australia is a very multicultural country, racism will appear more obvious there.
Why is Australia called a democratic country when racism is still a big issue?
Racism isn't a problem to democratic countries. Most countries have problems with racism.
What is being done to address racism in Australia?
nothing mate
What is a current challenge in Australia?
Drought, cane toads, racism, obesity, Yahoo Serious.
What were the advantages of the white Australia policy?
it was a way of population controll and is something that many asian countries are beginig to do, it creates less conflicting cultural views and less racism although the policy was an act of racism
What is the relationship between institutional racism and interpersonal racism?
institutional racism causes interpersonal racism.
What is Maycomb's usual disease in To Kill A Mockingbird?
Prejudice, Racism
Who been thougth racism?
I have for a little while and would you believe I am Western European I was a 10 yer old immigrant into Australia during the 1960s.
What caused institutional racism?
interpersonal racism
What obstacles did Malcom X face?
Racism
1970s racism period in Australia?
There has always been racism in Australia. before the late 1970's most of the immigrants that came into Australia were at least reasonably white looking. However after Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war there was a huge influx of Asian people. And the you would not have to listen for long to hear a lot of racist comment. Even me I came to Australia from the Netherlands an am as white as the driven snow, I learnt to speak English within a year and could speak and understand it better then average within another 6 months with a bit of an accent, that was enough to be given a hard time by the average Auzy. The treatment the aboriginals got in those days was hardly better then today. The only difference there is in regards to racism is that we don't speak about it however it is still definitely rife.
What is a famous quote of Bobby Seale?
"You dont fight racism with racism; the best way to fight racism is with solidarity." "You dont fight racism with racism; the best way to fight racism is with solidarity."
