Aussie Culture- what is it?
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Wednesday 12 September 2007 |
 A BBQ and a beer?
Aus culture has changed. We are now more multicultural than ever and whilst some hate the idea there -are some positives to welcoming new cultures to our shores.
I am a bit of a stickler for the dyed in the wool Aus. Cultural images ie: the outback the heat dust and sweat of men who work hard and play hard.
The Australian cities and the National events that they host such as the Olympics, Australia day etc. Coming from the bush mostly this how I see Sydney and Melbourne, even though born in a city.
 But I also do recognise that Australian culture has slowly but surely changed in its compexity and its diversity .
In the early days we had the Greeks and the Italians- yes we all whinged and resisted the impact they had , even though in the ensueing years its easy to see they have had a very postive and enduring effect on our Culture- the blend of the 2 is wonderful.
I know Greeks and Italians more Australian than most.They have added wonderful things to our country culture wise and their cuktyure has meshed with our own to become part of the Australian way.
I think all this talk of Muslims and all the negative stuff we portray about them is the same phenomena, fast forward to present day.
Muslim pple and groups are part of world politics now and are topical because of it. They have become targets for the afraid and small minded and boggotted.
The Likes of Pauline (ugly to the bone) Hanson and John Howard oh and lets not forget good old Bush have made it popular to hate what you dont understand, to deal in stereo typical driven debate and dehumanise them to the point where our consciennce need not play a part.
The Australian culture is undergoing yet another transformation and in 50 yrs we,ll be eating theyre food , working alongside them and theyl be sharing our good old Aussie BBQ.
On that BBQ maybe the odd hoummoss burger alongside our snags but variety is the spice of life. |
posted by Tabitha @ 2:13 pm  |
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