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Unearthing the Relics of Bigotry: A Historical Examination of Racial Prejudice and Intolerance Towards South Asian Communities in Australia (88088)
Session: On Demand
Room: Virtual Video Presentation
Presentation Type: Virtual Presentation
"Bigotry is an endemic feature of Australian life. From the arrival of Europeans in 1788 through to today, intolerance based on an array of grounds including race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and disability have ruptured community relations and harmed those people subject to prejudice and discrimination." Professor Malcolm Campbell. Australia is regarded as one of the world's trans-diasporic societies where people from different cultures, religions, genders, sexual orientations, physically challenged persons, and races dwell. Yet, the rise and persistence of bigotry has alarmed policymakers. This study investigates the rise and persistence of prejudice and intolerance within the Australian context towards South Asian communities, with a special focus on the Pakistani diaspora. The study aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of racism in Australian history. This dissertation holds substantial importance as it enhances the wider discourse pertaining to race relations in Australia by shedding light on the experiences of historically marginalized South Asian communities. It will also address questions such as why Australians are still carrying out acts of bigotry towards non-white migrants and why bigotry is deeply rooted in their mainstream politics. In addressing this question, “Unearthing the Relics of Bigotry" utilizes a critical historical analysis approach incorporating a diverse range of primary and secondary sources, including historical records, personal accounts, oral histories, and archival materials.
Authors:
Yasir Ali, University of Karachi, Pakistan
About the Presenter(s)
Mr Yasir Ali is a University Doctoral Student at University of Karachi in Pakistan
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasir-ali-lashari-b4a9a4238
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