Assignment
Description:
You have a choice of three questions; you must attempt one.
Whichever question you choose, you are expected to answer the question, draw on theory for your discussion, use one or more examples from contemporary events, and use references.
Question 1
'Australians don't talk much about class anymore. It doesn't really fit with the egalitarian view we have of ourselves'.
Discuss the reality of this statement by drawing on the theoretical concept of class. Use one or more examples from contemporary events and draw on the academic literature to support your discussion.
Question 2
Our social identity and social location hugely affects our access to opportunities. Australians don't really like to address these ideas as they like to believe we live ‘on a level playing field'. Realistically most of us have identities that are part of both privileged (for example: male, white, heterosexual, middle or upper class) groups or oppressed (female, person of colour, poor or working class) groups. Please discuss this statement and these ideas by reflecting upon your own social identity and social location. You will need to use referenced material and theoretical ideas to support your discussion.
Question 3
"The land of the fair go is an illusion for many migrants. It can only become a reality with practical initiatives that break through the systemic and often internalized racism that still exists". (Helen Szoke - Former chief conciliator/chief executive officer of Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission).
Discuss equality, justice and fairness in Australia in light of this statement. Your answer should draw on current research on the experiences of migrants in Australia.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.