Australian Indigenous Cultures Revision

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Australian Indigenous cultures, colonization, cultural definitions, and the sociological frameworks for understanding Indigenous experiences.

Colonisation

The act of establishing control over Indigenous lands and peoples, leading to significant violence and societal changes.

Frontier Wars

A term used to describe the violent conflicts between British colonisers and Indigenous Australians during the colonisation of Australia.

Material Culture

Tangible aspects of culture, such as tools, land, clothing, and artworks that reflect a society's way of life.

Non-material Culture

Intangible aspects of culture, including language, beliefs, values, norms, and traditions.

Connection to Country

The deep spiritual and physical ties that Indigenous peoples have with the land, water, and sky.

Sociological Imagination

The awareness of the relationship between individual experiences and broader social issues, helping to understand cultures without bias.

Ethnocentrism

Judging other cultures based on the standards of one's own culture, often leading to biases and prejudice.

Cultural Relativism

Understanding and evaluating cultures based on their own standards without imposing judgments.

The Noble Savage Myth

A romanticised portrayal of Indigenous people as innocent and close to nature, often underlying negative stereotypes.

Cummeragunja Walk-Off

A protest in 1939 by Indigenous Australians against poor living conditions and lack of rights, marking a significant strike for Indigenous rights.

Wave Hill Walk-Off

A 1966 protest led by Vincent Lingiari by the Gurindji people demanding better wages and the return of traditional lands.

Symbolic Reconciliation

Efforts focused on rights and gestures, such as public apologies and truth-telling initiatives aimed at acknowledging past wrongs.

Practical Reconciliation

Initiatives aimed at addressing inequalities through tangible services like education, healthcare, and funding for Indigenous communities.

Closing the Gap

A government initiative aimed at reducing disparities in health, education, and employment among Indigenous populations.

Australia Day Controversy

The debate regarding changing the date of Australia Day, which marks colonisation from the perspective of many Indigenous Australians.