Group Behavior: Rabbit-Proof Fence Analysis
Analysis of Group Behavior: Rabbit Proof Fence
¬¬¬ (Elfick, McLaughlin,Thomas & Noyce, 2002) ascertain that in Western Australia in the year of 1931, “for 100 years the Aboriginal Peoples have resisted the invasion of their land by white settlers.” “Now, a special law, the Aborigines Act, controls their lives in every detail.” (Elfick, McLaughlin,Thomas & Noyce, 2002) further explain this act of legislation in that “aboriginal children were forcibly removed from their families throughout Australia until 1970.” (Elfick, McLaughlin,Thomas & Noyce, 2002) clarifies that this horrific time became known as a stolen generation of half-castes, or children of Australian Aboriginal and white descent. The movie goes on to explain the reasoning …show more content…
It is inhumane to rip young children from their families and expect them to grow up normally in a boarding house encouraging them to forget their former identities. It is well known that today many of these Aboriginal people continue to grapple with the annihilation of their identity, culture and family life. The long term effects of this destruction is staggering and unacceptable. These horrific acts were committed and justified by the Aborigines Act in order to give the children a “better life”. The film explains that there was no “better life” to be had at all. I can’t help but think of the bonds of parental attachment and how those life giving connections were ripped to shreds. The fear and pain that these children must have went through is unimaginable and deplorable.
Parrott (2010) references Rabbit Proof Fence as an example of domination and extermination in that from a values perspective social workers must understand how groups experience disadvantage and cope with discrimination. Social workers must be open to understanding different conceptions of what constitutes “the good life”. Parrot (2010) goes on to explain that social workers must maintain a positive orientation towards groups in society who may have different ways of viewing the world and have a different understanding of what constitutes “the good …show more content…
It is educational and truly inspiring as well. It is a film for the ages that many generations both past, present and future must see. I feel that as a social worker it’s important to educate yourself as much as possible about issues that affect people worldwide. Rabbit Proof Fence is a good film to view to gain an understanding and learn more about human rights issues in other parts of the world. How can a social worker develop and grow as an individual to assist those who need our help? It is by education and becoming more aware of all global issues and thinking of oneself as a global
¬¬¬ (Elfick, McLaughlin,Thomas & Noyce, 2002) ascertain that in Western Australia in the year of 1931, “for 100 years the Aboriginal Peoples have resisted the invasion of their land by white settlers.” “Now, a special law, the Aborigines Act, controls their lives in every detail.” (Elfick, McLaughlin,Thomas & Noyce, 2002) further explain this act of legislation in that “aboriginal children were forcibly removed from their families throughout Australia until 1970.” (Elfick, McLaughlin,Thomas & Noyce, 2002) clarifies that this horrific time became known as a stolen generation of half-castes, or children of Australian Aboriginal and white descent. The movie goes on to explain the reasoning …show more content…
It is inhumane to rip young children from their families and expect them to grow up normally in a boarding house encouraging them to forget their former identities. It is well known that today many of these Aboriginal people continue to grapple with the annihilation of their identity, culture and family life. The long term effects of this destruction is staggering and unacceptable. These horrific acts were committed and justified by the Aborigines Act in order to give the children a “better life”. The film explains that there was no “better life” to be had at all. I can’t help but think of the bonds of parental attachment and how those life giving connections were ripped to shreds. The fear and pain that these children must have went through is unimaginable and deplorable.
Parrott (2010) references Rabbit Proof Fence as an example of domination and extermination in that from a values perspective social workers must understand how groups experience disadvantage and cope with discrimination. Social workers must be open to understanding different conceptions of what constitutes “the good life”. Parrot (2010) goes on to explain that social workers must maintain a positive orientation towards groups in society who may have different ways of viewing the world and have a different understanding of what constitutes “the good …show more content…
It is educational and truly inspiring as well. It is a film for the ages that many generations both past, present and future must see. I feel that as a social worker it’s important to educate yourself as much as possible about issues that affect people worldwide. Rabbit Proof Fence is a good film to view to gain an understanding and learn more about human rights issues in other parts of the world. How can a social worker develop and grow as an individual to assist those who need our help? It is by education and becoming more aware of all global issues and thinking of oneself as a global