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Book SynopsisThis text is about the indigenous Nyoongar people of the south-west of Western Australia and their perspectives on racism, which has had a devastating effect on their lives and culture since colonisation; and the multicultural policies that are effective in Australia. The author, and those Nyoongars interviewed, give valuable insight into Aboriginal lives. Their comments reveal how Nyoongar people survived the colonialism, cultural genocide, the horrendous state government policies under which they were forced to exist, the Stolen Generations of children and the loss of their land, identity, culture, and purpose in their lives. Presently, they are fighting for equality and for recognition as being part of the oldest living culture in the world, that of the Australian Aborigines.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction I. Nyoongar Culture before European Invasion II. Government Policies Regarding Nyoongars and Other Aborigines III. Concepts of Race and Racism IV. Racism: The Nyoongar Experience V. Post 1967 Referendum VI. Immigration VII. Multicultural Policies VIII. Nyoongar People and Multiculturalism (1) IX. Nyoongar People and Multiculturalism (2) X. Conclusion Bibliography of works cited Appendix Index
