The idea of the Australian stereotype is one where each individual will have something different to say about it. On one hand, the national stereotype will be glorified and held above the rest by things such as the advertisement “Where the bloody hell are ya?” On the other hand, the national stereotype can be shamed and seen as a disgrace when events such as the Cronulla riots in September 2005 took place. Some of the most important factors to think about when considering what the idea of the Australian stereotype is seeing the way in which Australians are stereotyped. And also looking at if the Australian stereotypes are used genuinely and how these stereotypes affect the people who don’t fit the description.
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Australian