Adam Goodes and Casual Racism in Australia
The Adam Goodes furore shows us that casual racism is prevalent in Australian society. Thomas Alomes explains why we all have a responsibility to overcome the problem.
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Things and their makers: from ‘European labour only’ to ‘ethical consumerism’
Jinghua Qian traces the discourses of patriotism, protectionism and ethical consumerism through the objects in her room.
How to be an ally to people of colour
Has your culturally-diverse friend ever told you about a time they experienced racism, and you didn’t know what to say? Right Now columnist Zoya Patel offers a helpful guide on how to respond.
Reclaiming (White) Australia? Talk about a redundant exercise
The loud cries of Reclaim Australia should be challenged. But Right Now columnist Senthorun Raj reminds us not to forget about Australia’s institutional racism, which is far more insidious.
New Police Powers a Threat to Indigenous Australians
A new law giving police in the Northern Territory the power to perform “paperless arrests” has serious consequences for the rights of Indigenous Australians.
Michael Cook employs role reversal to challenge who belongs where
It is the combination of angry, overt role-reversal and more enigmatic images that makes Object a fascinating social and historical commentary, writes Christopher Ringrose.
Of “Middle-Eastern Appearance”
How does it feel to seen as guilty of a crime even when you haven’t done anything wrong? Sydney student Omar Bensaidi writes about his experiences with racial profiling.
We need to talk about multiculturalism in Australia
Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. But Zoya Patel asks, is cultural difference truly celebrated in our country?
Baltimore reveals Australia’s indifference to deaths in custody
The confounding number of Indigenous deaths in custody should be a cause for outrage. But compared to the blazing streets of Baltimore, Australia’s response to deaths in custody has been virtually non-existent.
No dogs, no fruit, no firearms, no professors
Maria Tumarkin looks at the tragedy of immigrants’ wasted potential in the supposed land of opportunity.
Bleeding Hearts
After a week of tragedy and heartbreak, Senthorun Raj wonders how our emotions shape how we understand and respond to injustice.
We need a culturally-inclusive approach to domestic violence
Australia has recently begun to address the long-overlooked problem of domestic violence. But the specific needs of domestic violence’s culturally and linguistically diverse victims is going largely unnoticed.