ISBN:
9781742247342
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (312 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version I'm Not Racist But ... 40 Years of the Racial Discrimination Act
DDC:
305.800994
Keywords:
Australia
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Race discrimination
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Toleration
;
Racism
;
Freedom of speech
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Race discrimination -- Australia
;
Racism -- Australia
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Race discrimination ; Australia
;
Racism ; Australia
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Electronic books
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Australia Race relations
Abstract:
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
Description / Table of Contents:
1. Race in Australia: a short historical account2. 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.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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