ethnicity

ethnicity

a shared cultural heritage and way of life

race

refers to the categorisation of a group of people based on physical characteristics such as skin colour, hair types,

othering

refers to the labelling of a group of people who are seen as outsiders by the dominant culture ; plays a role in the formation of prejudices against people and groups

cultural hybridity

is a theory, as informed by Stuart Hall, that describes the sense of ethnic diversity seen in dual or multiple ethnic identities.

comparative methodology

refers to analysis involving the similarities and differences in experiences between cultures and across nations

developed nation

a nation with a highly developed economy, advanced industrial activity and infrastructure, and a relatively low poverty rate

ethnic diversity

refers to the existence of multiple ethnic identities in a defined geographic area

multiculturalism

a government policy and refers to a society with a diverse cultural makeup that includes the rights of individuals to retain and enjoy their culture

contemporary multiculturalism

characterised by language around diversity and inclusion, along with efforts to increase the diversity of representations in media and advertising.

preventer

anything that obstructs, limits or makes it difficult for an individual or group to feel safe and included in Australian society

enabler

 anything that encourages, promotes, or makes it possible for an individual or group to feel safe and included in Australian society

belonging

individual or groups capacity to feel socially connected to others and/or our nation

inclusion

 when individuals and ethnic groups have the opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of public life

cultural practices

refers to the customs and traditions that are unique to a certain ethnic group, including religious practices, beliefs, forms or art, dietary habits and aspects of family life

media

Refers to the means of communication, such as radio and television, newspapers, magazines and the internet, that reach a large number of people

political factors

refer to the aspects of the structure, organisation and policies of a government or political system that can influence society and individual behaviour.

voluntary participation

willing involvement of research participant  and the awareness of their right to withdraw at any time without having to give a reason

informed consent

refers to the formal agreement of an individual to participate in a research project.

confidentiality of data

refers to protecting the data gathered from research participants and storing it carefully and securely

privacy

 refers to the use of methods, such as disguising personal identities in written and oral reports of the research, to protect the identity of participants.

ethical methodology

ethics refers to moral dilemmas that researchers face when conducting and reporting on their research.the  Australian sociological association (TASA) has issued ethical methodology guidelines that all sociologists and students are expected to follow including informed consent, voluntary participation, privacy and confidentiality of data

non-material culture

refers to the intangible aspects of culture that we cannot see, including languages, values, norms and symbols that attach meaning to a group

material culture

refers to tangible aspects of culture; things we can see and touch, including objects, places and living things that attach meaning to a group

purpose of ethnical methodology

to ensure the rights and wellbeing of the participant are always prioritised over the objectives of the research