rights and freedoms, aos 1 Flashcards
when were the day of mourning protests & why was it significant?
the protests took place on 26th January 1938, on the 150th anniversary of british arrival in australia.
what did indigenous australians protest for on the day of mourning?
potesters demanded new laws to be made that would protect and educate indigenous people, as well as protesting to be granted full citizenship and equality within the community
what and when was protectionism?
the aboriginal protection act was introduced in 1869, and its purpose was to segregate indigenous australians from white society. they were forced to live on missions or reserves controlled by the church away from their traditional lands from 1869-1937. it was the means of controlling indigenous peoples’ lives
what and when was assimilation?
the process of assimilation absorbed the indigenous population and forced them to adopt white values, beliefs and culture from 1937 to 19767. targeted children who werent ‘full-blooded’ because they would be more impressionable (young age) and it was assumed their lighter skin would make them more adaptable to white society
what and when was the half-caste act?
the act was introduced in 1886, and allowed for aboriginal children of mixed descent to be taken out of reserves and integrated into white society
how was the treatment of indigenous children justified in the eyes of the population?
they believe they were ‘saving’ the children from indigenous families who were ‘neglecting’ them. parenting styles were very different
when were the stolen generations and who did they affect?
the stolen generations officially occurred between 1910 and 1970, affecting the lives of stolen Indigenous children, their families, and their communities, leaving behind tremendous grief and trauma
what were the short term impacts of the stolen generations?
children of the stolen generation lost kinship, community, culture, and traditions by being separated from their families and traditional lands
what were the long-term impacts of the stolen generations?
the stolen generations left behind tremendous grief and trauma for all those affected, hindering the ability of the indigenous people who were removed from their homes to hold a job because of alcoholism or drug addictions. this was due to coping with their trauma. addictions and coping mechanisms because of the stolen generations also made them more likely to commit illegal offenses and be imprisoned
what and when was the ‘bringing them home’ report?
the report was a national inquiry into the stolen generations conducted in 1997 which consisted partially of testimonies given by victims
what were the findings of the ‘bringing them home’ report
the report found that Australia’s treatment of Indigenous peoples and the government’s policies violated Australia’s own legal standards and its international human rights obligations
