| Description |
1 online resource (312 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Race in Australia: a short historical account -- 2. The Racial Discrimination Act: equality and dignity in the law -- 3. Freedom of speech and it's limits: is there a right to be a bigot? -- 4. Casual racism and bigotry: the many faces of prejudice and discrimination -- 5. Empathy and privilege: putting yourself in another's shoes -- 6. Friendship: the civic bonds of patriotism |
| Summary |
Race continues to be a lightning rod of public debate. Australia may be relaxed and comfortable about many things, but it remains unsettled about matters of race and culture. The Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) is Australia's first federal human rights legislation. A landmark law, the RDA has had a profound impact on race relations. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the RDA, this book provides a considered, accessible reflection on Australian racism, the limits of free speech, the moral and philosophical dimensions of bigotry, and the role of the RDA in our society's response to |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Australia. Race Discrimination Act 1975
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Race discrimination -- Australia
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Racism -- Australia
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Freedom of speech -- Australia
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Toleration -- Australia
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
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Freedom of speech
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Race discrimination
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Race relations
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Racism
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Toleration
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Race relations
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| Subject |
Australia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Clarke, Maxine Beneba, author
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Cole Chocka, Bindi, author
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Law, Benjamin, 1982- author.
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Pung, Alice, author.
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Tsiolkas, Christos, 1965- author.
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| ISBN |
9781742247342 |
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1742247342 |
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9781742242057 |
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1742242057 |
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