Understanding Indigenous Perspectives through Texts

Flashcards created to help review key concepts from the lecture on Indigenous perspectives and the impact of historical discrimination.

Stolen Generations

The term used to describe Aboriginal children who were forcibly removed from their families by Australian government policies.

Emotive Language

Language that evokes an emotional response from the audience, often used to express deep feelings and pain.

Intergenerational Trauma

The psychological effects of trauma experienced by one generation that affects subsequent generations.

Dehumanisation

The process of depriving a person or a group of positive human qualities, often leading to a lack of dignity and respect.

Simile

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', often used to create vivid imagery.

Irony

A rhetorical device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning; it often highlights contradictions or expectations.

Rhetorical Question

A question asked for effect or to make a statement rather than to elicit an actual response, often used to provoke thought.

Direct Address

When the speaker directly addresses an audience or person, often to engage them in the topic being discussed.

Cultural Identity

The identity or feeling of belonging to a group that shares the same culture, traditions, language, or heritage.

Societal Expectations

Normative beliefs about how individuals should behave or present themselves in society, often placing pressure on marginalized groups.