HSIE Yr 10 Exam Revision

UDHR Purpose

Works to foster the future and creates conditions for future world peace and security to thrive.

UDHR origin

24th novemeber, post war

Australia's involvment in UDHR

Australia was one of its 51 founders. This is because of Dr. Herbet Evans who was the head of Australia's delegation to the …

UDHR significance

helped to inspire legal and social change for Aboriginal peoples, disabled people, and women, as the UDHR recognizes that everyone is made equal no matter their conditions.

Assimilation Policy

(second Policy) To blend the "not of full blood" Aborigines into white society.

Protection Policy

The policy of protection was to segregate the full blood Aborigines from the white majority.

Impact of Brittish rule on Aboriginals

Limiting their access to education, Denying them rights, Limited Aboriginal people's access to their wages, Forbidding them the right to practise their own culture, controlling where they live and work.

Aboriginal people were not officially included into the Australian census till the 1960's.

Stolen generation

Indigenous people that were taken from their families because they had European features. This occurred during the late 19th and 20th centuries. The European's falsely claimed that the parents were neglecting and/or abusing their children.

Purpose and significance of Aboriginal activism

Early Aboriginal activism was aimed at raising awareness of the discrimination systematic oppression faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The movement sought to improve the living conditions, secure equal citizenship rights, and land rights. This laid out the foundation for modern Indigenous rights and other political and social movements in Australia. The Day of Mourning, 1938 was the first national citizenship rights gathering organized by First Nations activists.

What the Aboriginal people wanted

wanted to have representation in federal parliament, as well as their involvement in Aboriginal issues throughout the creation of a Department of Native Affairs. They also wanted the creation of State Councils to advise on Aboriginal Affairs and a reform of the NSW Aborigines protection board and full citizenship rights and equality within society.

one individual who was involved in the fight for Aboriginal rights

Charles Perkins was the founding member of the Student Action for Aborigines (SAFA). On the 12th february 1965, he and fellow student Jim Spigelman led about 28 others ona 14-day, 3200-kilometer bus tour of rural NSW that became known as the freedom rides. The aim was to raise awareness of discrimination against ATSI people and try to repress it.

Aims of US Civil Rights movement and methods

A program of protest and civil obedience undertaken by African Americans and their supporters in the 1950's to overcome racist policies that denied their civil rights.Methods include: Protest marches, sit-ins and boycotts,and the Freedom Rides.

US civil rights movement's influence on Australia

The Freedom Rides in America inspired the civil rights campaigners in Australia as it raised awareness of the discrimination and mistreatment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.The Freedom rides also prompted national media coverage, bringing the discrimination of ATSI people to the forefront of people's minds.The tour was also a response to the criticism that Australians were quick to champion the work of Martin Luther King and the UNited States civil rights movement but slow to do anything to get rid of racism in Australia.

Jim crow laws

:Laws that enforced segregation between whites and blacks in transport and public facilities and even outlawed marriage between the two racial groups.

Segregation

The policy of separating racial groups so that whites could retain power over African-Americans.

Desegregation

To remove segregation of public places and organizations. Segregation ended with the act of civil disobedience among the African American people and their supporters.

Slavery ended

1863

Main features of Australian pop culture during post war times.

Trends: Sporting practises; A lot of British traditions were adopted/practised.

Entertainment: Royal Easter Show (Sydney); fishing; horse races; sport

Fashion: Women wear a lot of dresses and shirts and skirts and had similar hairstyles; Men wore a lot of casual, laid back clothing

Norms: Nearly all Australians work; family time on Sunday avos; christian nation/free to practise own religion; enjoy outdoors; value friendship, or "mate-ship"

How Australia was influnced by America in the 1950's

America influenced Australian pop culture in the 1950's through media ( radio and television ), and fashion. Rock 'n' Roll, became hugely popular as it was seen as a rebellious alternative to teenager's parent's music. It influenced the way Australian teenagers spent their time ( as they were off at dance parties ), and also new dance styles such as the jitterbug. The twist, and the stomp.

Brittish influence on Australian pop culture

British music began to influence Australian pop culture, especially with the rise of The Beatles. This band became popular among Teenagers in Australia including how they dressed, talked, and thought. It helped spark the "teenager" as a social form. Other British music included bands such as, The Rolling Stones and The Who, which all dominated Australian music charts. The same can be said about American music in Australia, as the rise of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry helped to create a new genre called Rock 'n' Roll. This exploded in Australia in the 1950's and appealed to teenager's directly. It influenced new dance styles and a sense of Freedom.

Australia's contribution to international pop culture

Music, television, and films: Australia has gained international recognition through music artists such as AC/DC, the Bee Gees and Kylie Minouge. Australian television programs have gained international recognition for their significant Australian values, landscape, and stories that have appealed to other countries. This includes The Castle, Australian Idol, and Neighbours. Australian films such as Crocodile Dundee, Rabbit proof Fence, The Kelly Gang, ect. Have also become popular world-wide.

Australia's pop culture evolution

evolved from a main focus on British influence, such as fashion and music and societal expectations, to a more vibrant and uniquely blended culture. This is due to the rise of more technological advances, immigration and world-wide influences such as music, film and fashion, mainly from America and the UK. Australia has also developed a more unique cultural identity that has influenced other countries in turn, with the development of Australian values and morals, and unique television shows and music.