Description
Book SynopsisInformed by original ground-breaking research, this book âœshifts the lensâ of study, identifying how Indigenous Australian values and principles have influenced and contributed to an evolving non-Indigenous mainstream Australian culture. Based on the Indigenous principle of respect, Muller presents a solid research framework to break down the barriers of social differences in a culturally safe space.
The text offers an insight into the cultural aspects of modern Australian society that contributed to its globally acclaimed handling of the current coronavirus pandemic. During the preparation for dealing with the pandemic, Mullerâs research was validated as the world witnessed the Australian culture undergoing major change, shifting away from the original colonialist culture based on individuality and social stratification, to a community collective-based culture. It will be a valuable read for scholars in the area of community and allied health, humanities, social policy, soci
Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Culture and Identity: Who are ‘we and us’?; 3. Opportunities at the Cultural Interface [Methodology]; 4. Decolonisation, a Framework for Research; 5. Mainstream Yarning; 6. Meaning of Common Language: Respect the Law - Respect Is Law; 7. Intercultural Decolonisation in Practice; 8. Knowledge Gained; 9. Healing and Hope; 10. Australian Culture: Under Construction
