Do the second generation of migrants have an easier time than the first?
yes, because we have more privileges and advantages compared to the people who just arrived in Australia.
Why do the pioneers' choose to come to Australia? Do you think that their reasons are always clear,even to them?
no, I don't think their reasons are always clear even to them but they may have chosen to move to Australia as this country is safer.
How do pioneers' lives change when they come to Australia?
They have a different kind of home and have a different kind of environment. they also adapt to the religions here.
What elements do they choose to bring with them when they migrate? And which do they reject? Why?
They bring over traditional ways to choose a home that is for them chosen by one of their gods/beliefs. It is unclear as to what things they have rejected but they continued with their religion despite being in a new environment.
What tricks do the pioneers learn to assist them in belonging in Australian culture ?
I think that at the end where the child talked about having the Mary and Joseph's figure on his bedside kind of showed how he tries to fit in to this new environment through religious beliefs.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
English Homework
How do the lyrics of "Dancing Queen" contrast to Muriel's life in Porpoise Spit?
The song lyrics of "Dancing Queen" completely contrasts Muriel's life in Porpoise Spit. This is clear as Muriel is not seventeen but in her twenty's. She does go partying/ clubbing but she is not considered 'hot' or sexy that she will attract several guys just by dancing. I also believe that she does not have the guts or confidence to simply brush off several guys, if they even decided to make a move on her, then leave them hanging. Instead she would be the type to simply follow like a fool towards any guy who comes towards her. The song also portrays a person who has a lively, fun, free and happy life, in contrast, Muriel does not have such a life. What she has is a life where she is miserable and constantly has her self esteem put down by those around her, obviously, not so happy, free or fun.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
HWK Past -> Present
Camille Chen
St Hilda's School
Southport QLD 4215
To My Younger Self, I bet you're infront of a computer right now xD. Try not to stay in front of it for too long. I know there's nothing else to do and you would be bored but try doing something else like reading even though you hate it. It will help in the future. Don't hate or think of tutor as a waste of time or as a chore, think of it as an opportunity to hone your skills and learn. By the way, watch out for that huge desk where the piano is when you end up playing with your brother. Try not to be too hard on people and smile more~~~~ haha put some more emotions on your face please. Another thing to know is that, how others may end up is none of your business, just take care of yourself and everything else will follow for themselves. Don't poke your nose into unnecessary things, just continue your own path, as to whether this path will be followed by others... just dont think about it. Oh and go cause some trouble at school while you still can. What is the point of a school life with no excitement ? Don't fear and run forward and try not to procrastinate.
Cheers,
Your Elder Self.
Looking up at mum, she looks scary. I don't really like mum, I prefer dad. I tend to go to dad more than mum. I talk to him about stuff and I try to avoid talking to mum. We always end up in an argument. Sometimes, I think she hates me. She's so strict when it comes to how we act when we go out to have meals with her friends as a family and our studies too. I hate it when I have tutors, mum's always bugging me about studies. I feel like I've been chained and caged. The only thing that lets me out of this place is school but I don't really socialise much at school, I'm always with Vicky. I guess the only other thing that I love the most would be playing those online games, takes me away from everything just like entering another world. I always wonder why I'm even here. I mean, what's the point.
Now, I still continue to wonder about the point in being in this world but as I look down upon my mum and see the strands of grey hair beginning to show. I understand that she loves me and I thank her for all her actions during my childhood, making me who I am today. Despite what I had thought at the time. Sometimes I regret why mum didn't continue to press forward in getting me to continue learning violin and piano or for me to try harder. I sometimes regret that I chose to not continue or did not practice harder but then again having this regret would not change anything. I prefer talking to mum now, I sometimes more or less hate seeing dad. I have grown closer to mum these past years and after a few events I see mum in a different light. She is actually very weak hearted inside. She needs a lot of care and is very dependant on others in many ways. I simply wonder how much our relationship will change in the future. Other than that, I guess it is important to just live in the moment and have as much fun while you still can. I have a wider variety of friends now and get out of the house more often too. You can say that my world has grew bigger and with it comes even more problems, worries, joy and happiness.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Intervention hwk - 101 text messages you must read before you die
OH LOVE I DUNNO WAT TO SAY
I bet this'll surprise dad, can't wait til he finds out. ah. it's dad. he saw me. he's all puffed out and staring at his phone now. oh man. he must have been running around looking for me. he shoulda just texted me jeez. he's crying now and still looking at his phone and typing too. dad's staring at his phone wayyyy too much. he must be trying to text me but I'm not receiving anything. haha, he must've forgotten, he always forgets. Dad's just too cute like that, I love him. I guess I'll have to remind him again.
AS YOUR DAD I SHOULD BE TELLING YOU OFF FOR RISKING YOUR LIE BUT INSTEAD IM HAVING A BLUB
I LOVE YOU RO
THERES ONE THING I DONT GET BUT
YOUVE SEEN ME AND YOURE GRINNING AND WAVING BUT YOURE NOT LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE JEEZ RO WHY HAVENT YOU ANSWERED MY MESSAGES AND WHY ARE YOU POINTING AT MY PHONE
I GET IT YOUVE SENT ME A TEXT MESSAGE OK ILL READ IT
G'day Dad. Actions speak louder than words with texts too. You have to remember to press send. Love Ro xx :)
I bet this'll surprise dad, can't wait til he finds out. ah. it's dad. he saw me. he's all puffed out and staring at his phone now. oh man. he must have been running around looking for me. he shoulda just texted me jeez. he's crying now and still looking at his phone and typing too. dad's staring at his phone wayyyy too much. he must be trying to text me but I'm not receiving anything. haha, he must've forgotten, he always forgets. Dad's just too cute like that, I love him. I guess I'll have to remind him again.
AS YOUR DAD I SHOULD BE TELLING YOU OFF FOR RISKING YOUR LIE BUT INSTEAD IM HAVING A BLUB
I LOVE YOU RO
THERES ONE THING I DONT GET BUT
YOUVE SEEN ME AND YOURE GRINNING AND WAVING BUT YOURE NOT LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE JEEZ RO WHY HAVENT YOU ANSWERED MY MESSAGES AND WHY ARE YOU POINTING AT MY PHONE
I GET IT YOUVE SENT ME A TEXT MESSAGE OK ILL READ IT
G'day Dad. Actions speak louder than words with texts too. You have to remember to press send. Love Ro xx :)
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
My Journal Entry 05.04.1997
My third child has finally joined us today. It was a baby girl, we finally decided to name her Camille this morning. Camille Chen, following my family's last name passed down from generation to generation which carries a long history and will continue through our third child too. It is a tradition and my wife has no objection so I'm sure we made the write choice. There were several other names to choose from but out of the few we thought of before her birth, Camille was the only name that came to mind when we first met face to face in the dim lights of the hospital surrounded by darkness before dusk. This warmth and strength felt from the surrounding lights at that moment as I looked into her eyes showed that of confidence, strength and a future of a child filled with power and would surely be strong willed. Camille, a woman warrior who fought on the side of Turnus against Aeneus, nothing could have been more suitable for this child. She will surely grow up to be a wonderful woman, to have been blessed with her as our third and last child I, no, we... My wife and I look forward to the future with Camille and our other two kids.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Hwk
Yes it is true that we are all able to decide who we want to become but we are unable to change who are already. We cannot turn back time and change who our parents are but we can become whoever we wish to become. There are many cases where people of the same family have moved onto following different religions. In other cases many have gone to have plastic surgery and therefore becoming someone different but the fact still remains that they were born into an Asian, black or white, rich or poor family. They can change who they become in the future but the past will always remain the same. No matter what you will still have a past where you once were of that community and participated in those cultural activities and grew up that environment. Those memories will remain with you and it is up to you decide whether if you wish to continue on the same path or go down a different road.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Responding to representations in Bran Nue Dae
1. What qualities and values of people are privileged(presented positively)?
The people at the bar are presented in a more privileged manner as they seem to have fun and smile more than those that do not enter. People who are not aboriginal seem to be more privileged and better off compared to those who are. People who follow Christianity.
2. Which groups are marginalised or silenced? (presented negatively or not represented in the movie)
The aboriginal people are presented poor, scavengers, people who would do anything if you give them a little treat and are cunning and steal without hesitation. In contrast, the non aboriginal people are presented in a higher classed manner, where they have power and ruling over the aboriginal.
3. What aspects of Aboriginality are presented in a positive way? What words/images are used to portray them this way?
Aboriginals have a strong history and background that follow them no matter the path they choose to follow. This is shown when the man who practically human morals and the child that nearly followed the path of a priest were portrayed in a tribal dance. It also showed that they have a strong sense of responsibility, this is obvious when the old man continues to help this boy get home despite stealing his money and letting him go at the beginning. Even after the boy left the group to find his own way home and ended up in a fight, the old man showed up and stood up for him like he was family. It also showed the aboriginals flexibility and ability in the wild, when the van broke down the old man was able to fix it by catching a snake and using it in place of a cord/line.
4. What aspects of Aboriginality are presented in a negative way? What words or images are used to portray them this way.
When the lady who was already married jumped on the young boy, it kind of suggests that aboriginal women are like prostitutes and are not loyal. When the priest wanted information he bribed the aboriginals who were poor and strays, which suggest that they would do anything for their own benefit regardless of the consequences and that they dont really hold onto they own morals very strongly. When the van stopped at the gas station, the old man ended up teaching the boy wrong things, such as stealing which conveys to the audience that aboriginals are not well educated and cause trouble.
5. How are European Australians represented in the movie/what words/images are used to portray them this way?
The priest is presented in a manner where he stands in power and is above the aboriginal, like if they want to change anything and make a future for themselves they need his help now. As though saying that they cannot live without him and he is a very important figure to them. When the bribes the homeless aboriginals, it again shows his status and power. That he is better off then them, he is more privileged and he has the ability to make those below listen and co - operate with him.
6. How is Broome represented in the movie? ( note down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
It is represented as a place of belonging and warmth, a place where family and friends are, a home to return to. The fact that the boy continues to return to Broome shows his attachments to the place and how the ending finished in Broome shows that it is a place where everyone is, a place where family, friends and love is. Where a community that comes together is. It is presented as more of a heaven in contrast to Perth.
7. How is Perth represented in the movie? (noted down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
Perth is represented as a place where aboriginals do not belong, or are not welcomed. It is represented as a city in contrast to the country which is Broome. People are dressed more sophisticated and it seems to be more modern, there is more technology compared to broome and there are streets and big buildings where as Broome only has dirt roads and small sheds.
8. How is Port Headland represented in the movie? (not down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
It is represented as an uncivilised little place, maybe smaller than Broome. Unlike Broome it has a darker side then a bright innocent side like Broome. The place seems to be more a stop off, one night stay place for travellers than a place people would want to move in and stay in the community.
9. Select two of the characters and explain, using direct evidence from the movie, what type of 'Australian-ness' they represent. (How do they and others view themselves as Australian? This might include things that you think make them stereotypically Australian)
The girlfriend of the priest's son show a very important type of 'Australian-ness'. She displays the values that we are very kind and caring when she decides that they take the two aboriginals back to broome despite the distance. The fact that she allowed them on the car without any caution shows how Australians are not afraid of eachother and are friendly and treat others like mates/ friends.
the priest, it shows that most Australians follow Christianity, it is one of the main religions in this country and the old man and the boy together show the aboriginal, tribal, outback side of Australia.
10. Overall what representation of "Australian-ness" does Bran Nue Dae portray? (attitudes/beliefs/ideas make someone an Australian according to the movie)
the freedom to choose their own path, the friendliness to strangers, the ability to accept aboroiginals are virtues portrayed in being Australian within the film.
The people at the bar are presented in a more privileged manner as they seem to have fun and smile more than those that do not enter. People who are not aboriginal seem to be more privileged and better off compared to those who are. People who follow Christianity.
2. Which groups are marginalised or silenced? (presented negatively or not represented in the movie)
The aboriginal people are presented poor, scavengers, people who would do anything if you give them a little treat and are cunning and steal without hesitation. In contrast, the non aboriginal people are presented in a higher classed manner, where they have power and ruling over the aboriginal.
3. What aspects of Aboriginality are presented in a positive way? What words/images are used to portray them this way?
Aboriginals have a strong history and background that follow them no matter the path they choose to follow. This is shown when the man who practically human morals and the child that nearly followed the path of a priest were portrayed in a tribal dance. It also showed that they have a strong sense of responsibility, this is obvious when the old man continues to help this boy get home despite stealing his money and letting him go at the beginning. Even after the boy left the group to find his own way home and ended up in a fight, the old man showed up and stood up for him like he was family. It also showed the aboriginals flexibility and ability in the wild, when the van broke down the old man was able to fix it by catching a snake and using it in place of a cord/line.
4. What aspects of Aboriginality are presented in a negative way? What words or images are used to portray them this way.
When the lady who was already married jumped on the young boy, it kind of suggests that aboriginal women are like prostitutes and are not loyal. When the priest wanted information he bribed the aboriginals who were poor and strays, which suggest that they would do anything for their own benefit regardless of the consequences and that they dont really hold onto they own morals very strongly. When the van stopped at the gas station, the old man ended up teaching the boy wrong things, such as stealing which conveys to the audience that aboriginals are not well educated and cause trouble.
5. How are European Australians represented in the movie/what words/images are used to portray them this way?
The priest is presented in a manner where he stands in power and is above the aboriginal, like if they want to change anything and make a future for themselves they need his help now. As though saying that they cannot live without him and he is a very important figure to them. When the bribes the homeless aboriginals, it again shows his status and power. That he is better off then them, he is more privileged and he has the ability to make those below listen and co - operate with him.
6. How is Broome represented in the movie? ( note down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
It is represented as a place of belonging and warmth, a place where family and friends are, a home to return to. The fact that the boy continues to return to Broome shows his attachments to the place and how the ending finished in Broome shows that it is a place where everyone is, a place where family, friends and love is. Where a community that comes together is. It is presented as more of a heaven in contrast to Perth.
7. How is Perth represented in the movie? (noted down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
Perth is represented as a place where aboriginals do not belong, or are not welcomed. It is represented as a city in contrast to the country which is Broome. People are dressed more sophisticated and it seems to be more modern, there is more technology compared to broome and there are streets and big buildings where as Broome only has dirt roads and small sheds.
8. How is Port Headland represented in the movie? (not down words used to describe it and how images portray it as different from other places)
It is represented as an uncivilised little place, maybe smaller than Broome. Unlike Broome it has a darker side then a bright innocent side like Broome. The place seems to be more a stop off, one night stay place for travellers than a place people would want to move in and stay in the community.
9. Select two of the characters and explain, using direct evidence from the movie, what type of 'Australian-ness' they represent. (How do they and others view themselves as Australian? This might include things that you think make them stereotypically Australian)
The girlfriend of the priest's son show a very important type of 'Australian-ness'. She displays the values that we are very kind and caring when she decides that they take the two aboriginals back to broome despite the distance. The fact that she allowed them on the car without any caution shows how Australians are not afraid of eachother and are friendly and treat others like mates/ friends.
the priest, it shows that most Australians follow Christianity, it is one of the main religions in this country and the old man and the boy together show the aboriginal, tribal, outback side of Australia.
10. Overall what representation of "Australian-ness" does Bran Nue Dae portray? (attitudes/beliefs/ideas make someone an Australian according to the movie)
the freedom to choose their own path, the friendliness to strangers, the ability to accept aboroiginals are virtues portrayed in being Australian within the film.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Hwk Larrkikin has had his day
Larrikin
-less government intervention
-do as we please
-bend rules when it suits us
-trying to spot differences
-bad behaviour
-boisterous
-often badly behaved young men
Equitable and Just Society
-preserving ideals of a fair go
-ideals of mateship
-ideals of hard work
-liberal democracies around the world
-claiming there's somethin distinctive about the aussie way
-safe place to live
-raise children if we choose
-be justly awarded for the work we do
-focus on similarities
-involves more than just living here
-commitment to the ideal of Australian nationhood
-commit to the principles of a fair go
-pulling your weight
-helping your mates
I agree to this article to certain extents in regards to both opinions. Australia is a country which is more relaxed and chilled, it is a country that likes to do as we please but of course, we can't always do so. It would be ridiculous if it was a place that did not have law and order or that its laws and principles could be so easily altered. We are a country which preserve the ideals of a fair go and many of us, though prefer to be laid back, do work hard and pull our own weight. At the same time, we love to help our mates, we care for our community which makes Australia a safe place to live.We believe that we are justly awarded for the work we do and that makes Australia an equitable and just society as the article states.
-less government intervention
-do as we please
-bend rules when it suits us
-trying to spot differences
-bad behaviour
-boisterous
-often badly behaved young men
Equitable and Just Society
-preserving ideals of a fair go
-ideals of mateship
-ideals of hard work
-liberal democracies around the world
-claiming there's somethin distinctive about the aussie way
-safe place to live
-raise children if we choose
-be justly awarded for the work we do
-focus on similarities
-involves more than just living here
-commitment to the ideal of Australian nationhood
-commit to the principles of a fair go
-pulling your weight
-helping your mates
I agree to this article to certain extents in regards to both opinions. Australia is a country which is more relaxed and chilled, it is a country that likes to do as we please but of course, we can't always do so. It would be ridiculous if it was a place that did not have law and order or that its laws and principles could be so easily altered. We are a country which preserve the ideals of a fair go and many of us, though prefer to be laid back, do work hard and pull our own weight. At the same time, we love to help our mates, we care for our community which makes Australia a safe place to live.We believe that we are justly awarded for the work we do and that makes Australia an equitable and just society as the article states.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Definitions
Discourses
A discussion of a subject.
To communicate thoughts orally;words;talk;conversation.
Binary Opposition
A system where in language and thought, a pair of terms or concepts that theoretically opposites are strictly defined and set off against one another.
A pair of distinctive features, one is absence of the other or that one is opposite from the other.
E.g. voice and voicelessness, stridency and mellowness
Ideologies
ideas and ideals that forms the basis of economic or political policy.
ideas and way of thinking of a particular person, group, community, social class.
A set of ideas of one's expectations, a way of looking at things or a set of ideas proposed by the dominant class of a society to all members of this society.
A discussion of a subject.
To communicate thoughts orally;words;talk;conversation.
Binary Opposition
A system where in language and thought, a pair of terms or concepts that theoretically opposites are strictly defined and set off against one another.
A pair of distinctive features, one is absence of the other or that one is opposite from the other.
E.g. voice and voicelessness, stridency and mellowness
Ideologies
ideas and ideals that forms the basis of economic or political policy.
ideas and way of thinking of a particular person, group, community, social class.
A set of ideas of one's expectations, a way of looking at things or a set of ideas proposed by the dominant class of a society to all members of this society.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Decoding Versions of Australian Identity
Activity 2 Synthesising and Evaluating
The advertisement promoted a fairly positive impression of Australia and its Aussie residents. Australia was presented as the only island that is also a country, surrounded by the ocean which made it seem isolated from the rest of the world. Despite the country's geographical location, it is a very multicultural country as the add says, " My brothers are the Smiths, the Wilsons, the Santarellis, the Decostis, the Wongs and the Jagamarras" showing that it may not be connected to other countries by land but are connected to each culture through the people. In being separated from other countries, makes Australia a continent, an island, a country with less competition, making it a more peaceful and welcoming country. It could be due to this that Australians are peace keepers, brave and selfless as stated by the advertisement, "I fight wars, But never start wars, I would rather make peace.". Australian residents are displayed to be people who are sporty and everyone knows how to swim. That Australians are tough, it is a safe country that taxi drivers welcome people to sit at the front next to them. The advert also proclaims that the Australian food culture is putting beetroot on burgers and everyone loves it. It presents to the audience that Aussie's call it 'prawn' not 'shrimp and that we are all so friendly that there is no need to wear a helmet, the advert also continues to part Australia from other countries through comparing and contrasting different affairs. Emphasizing the fact that Australia is an independent country which has its own practices, that the Australian people are patriotic because Australia is a country to be proud of. Several of the facts suggested throughout the advertisement are very true as for others, they may be true too but not for everybody but maybe it speaks for the majority.
The advertisement promoted a fairly positive impression of Australia and its Aussie residents. Australia was presented as the only island that is also a country, surrounded by the ocean which made it seem isolated from the rest of the world. Despite the country's geographical location, it is a very multicultural country as the add says, " My brothers are the Smiths, the Wilsons, the Santarellis, the Decostis, the Wongs and the Jagamarras" showing that it may not be connected to other countries by land but are connected to each culture through the people. In being separated from other countries, makes Australia a continent, an island, a country with less competition, making it a more peaceful and welcoming country. It could be due to this that Australians are peace keepers, brave and selfless as stated by the advertisement, "I fight wars, But never start wars, I would rather make peace.". Australian residents are displayed to be people who are sporty and everyone knows how to swim. That Australians are tough, it is a safe country that taxi drivers welcome people to sit at the front next to them. The advert also proclaims that the Australian food culture is putting beetroot on burgers and everyone loves it. It presents to the audience that Aussie's call it 'prawn' not 'shrimp and that we are all so friendly that there is no need to wear a helmet, the advert also continues to part Australia from other countries through comparing and contrasting different affairs. Emphasizing the fact that Australia is an independent country which has its own practices, that the Australian people are patriotic because Australia is a country to be proud of. Several of the facts suggested throughout the advertisement are very true as for others, they may be true too but not for everybody but maybe it speaks for the majority.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Homework Week 1
http://blogoscoped.com/prejudice
To what extend do you agree with the representations on the map? (give an example)
I believe that the statements on the map are accurate to a certain extent but not fully correct as it cannot be applied to everyone within or from that country. For example, they labelled China to have wonderful recipes, politeness, patience, imitations. Though, there may be several people from China who have those attributes, just like any other place there will be people who do not know how to cook or are bad at it, there will be people who are rude and do not have patience and there will be people who do not imitate others.
Do you find this amusing, helpful or outrageous?
I find this map both amusing and outrageous as it is amusing to see what many people around the world view of people from other places around the world but outrageous as it is simply impossible for everyone to be just that because they were from that place, as in every place there will be all kinds of people and everyone is different. It is also outrageous as it could be considered offensive to certain people from certain countries.
What do you think about the comments about Australia? If you were asked to provide evidence of this what would you say?
I think that the comments about Australia are fairly positive and from the people I have met on the Gold Coast I believe it is fairly accurate except for the obsession with sport part. As someone who was born and grew up in Australia, I find that people are rarely fake and when someone is friendly, they simply are friendly but I am not saying that everyone is like that but most are. Therefore it is fairly accurate but I myself am not obsessed with sport and not many of my friends are either. It only gives people a broad, very broad view of Australia.
How accurate is the title 'Prejudice Map'? or should it be called 'Stereotypes Map'? What is the difference between these two words?
Prejudice is defined as an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought or reason.
Stereotypes is defined to give a fixed form to or a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group.
The 'Prejudice Map' is fairly accurate as people who may have visited give the countries these images and others who come to know of these images are being prejudice as they do not have any knowledge, thought or reason of their own to give these accusations. Therefore, 'Stereotypes Map' may be more accurate as it is a simplified conception or image held in common by members of a group.Which is more accurate as the map shows what the majority of the country is like but is not entirely.
Map of Australia
1. Do you think that this is an accurate representation of Australia? Explain your reasons.
This is a fairly inaccurate representation of Australia as it gives very broad overview of what some areas of Australia are like or are said to be like. This is clear as if there was a place for backpacker murderers, I'm sure they'd be caught by now and koalas do not eat meat.
2. Who do you think may have drawn up this map? What do you think their knowledge of Australia is like?
I think the person who may have drawn up this map had very limited knowledge of Australia and drew this only based on rumors and what many people who have not yet visited thought Australia would be.
3. As an Australian with an inside knowledge of the country select three areas (e.g. Sharks, Steve Irwin and Man eating koalas) and change them to a more accurate representation.
Sharks -
Steve Irwin could be Crocodiles or where he died as he was labelled near stingrays, he was killed by a stingray.
Man eating Koalas -
To what extend do you agree with the representations on the map? (give an example)
I believe that the statements on the map are accurate to a certain extent but not fully correct as it cannot be applied to everyone within or from that country. For example, they labelled China to have wonderful recipes, politeness, patience, imitations. Though, there may be several people from China who have those attributes, just like any other place there will be people who do not know how to cook or are bad at it, there will be people who are rude and do not have patience and there will be people who do not imitate others.
Do you find this amusing, helpful or outrageous?
I find this map both amusing and outrageous as it is amusing to see what many people around the world view of people from other places around the world but outrageous as it is simply impossible for everyone to be just that because they were from that place, as in every place there will be all kinds of people and everyone is different. It is also outrageous as it could be considered offensive to certain people from certain countries.
What do you think about the comments about Australia? If you were asked to provide evidence of this what would you say?
I think that the comments about Australia are fairly positive and from the people I have met on the Gold Coast I believe it is fairly accurate except for the obsession with sport part. As someone who was born and grew up in Australia, I find that people are rarely fake and when someone is friendly, they simply are friendly but I am not saying that everyone is like that but most are. Therefore it is fairly accurate but I myself am not obsessed with sport and not many of my friends are either. It only gives people a broad, very broad view of Australia.
How accurate is the title 'Prejudice Map'? or should it be called 'Stereotypes Map'? What is the difference between these two words?
Prejudice is defined as an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought or reason.
Stereotypes is defined to give a fixed form to or a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group.
The 'Prejudice Map' is fairly accurate as people who may have visited give the countries these images and others who come to know of these images are being prejudice as they do not have any knowledge, thought or reason of their own to give these accusations. Therefore, 'Stereotypes Map' may be more accurate as it is a simplified conception or image held in common by members of a group.Which is more accurate as the map shows what the majority of the country is like but is not entirely.
Map of Australia
1. Do you think that this is an accurate representation of Australia? Explain your reasons.
This is a fairly inaccurate representation of Australia as it gives very broad overview of what some areas of Australia are like or are said to be like. This is clear as if there was a place for backpacker murderers, I'm sure they'd be caught by now and koalas do not eat meat.
2. Who do you think may have drawn up this map? What do you think their knowledge of Australia is like?
I think the person who may have drawn up this map had very limited knowledge of Australia and drew this only based on rumors and what many people who have not yet visited thought Australia would be.
3. As an Australian with an inside knowledge of the country select three areas (e.g. Sharks, Steve Irwin and Man eating koalas) and change them to a more accurate representation.
Sharks -
Steve Irwin could be Crocodiles or where he died as he was labelled near stingrays, he was killed by a stingray.
Man eating Koalas -
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