Report: Australian Stereotypical Contradictions
What Effect has Stereotypical Contradictions had on Developing the Australian Identity?
Jarrod Melmeth (c3202088)
The University of Newcastle
Tutor’s Name: Jennifer Saunders
Due Date: 12 October, 2014
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Table of Contents
Abstract
2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………... 4
3 The Typical Aussie……………………………………………………………………… 5
3.1 The Rugged Bushman………………………………………………………………. 5
3.2 The Alcoholic……………………………………………………………………….. 5
4 The Landscape………………………………………………………………………….. 6
4.1 Red Dirt and Deadly Creatures…………………………………………………….. 6
4.2 Beach Bums, Tans and Thongs……………………………………………………... 7
5 The Way of Life…………………………………………………………………………. 7
5.1 Beers, Barbeques and Footy………………………………………………………… 7
5.2 Patriotism, Nationalism and Egalitarianism………………………………………… 7
6 The Outrageous…………………………………………………………………………. 8
6.1 “Put another Shrimp on the Barbie”……………………………………………….... 8
6.2 “Do You Ride Kangaroo’s to work?”……………………………………………….. 8
7 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………. 8
References
Abstract
This report will be examining the impact that stereotypical contradictions have on the development of the Australian Identity. In a variety of ways stereotypical contradictions are one of the most significant topics to discuss when talking about the concept of the development of the Australian Identity. The research process of this report focused on newspaper articles written by Australian and non-Australian journalist showing their perspective on Australian identity. Also the works of major Australian pop culture icons such as Steve Irwin, Crocodile Dundee, Men at Work and Priscilla Queen of the Desert have also been analytically focused upon. The findings of the report show that there are definitely stereotypical contradictions prevalent within not only Australia but also the rest of the world who participate. These contradictions are shown to have negative and positive implications on Australia’s development of its identity.
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Jarrod Melmeth (c3202088)
The University of Newcastle
Tutor’s Name: Jennifer Saunders
Due Date: 12 October, 2014
Word Count:
Table of Contents
Abstract
2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………... 4
3 The Typical Aussie……………………………………………………………………… 5
3.1 The Rugged Bushman………………………………………………………………. 5
3.2 The Alcoholic……………………………………………………………………….. 5
4 The Landscape………………………………………………………………………….. 6
4.1 Red Dirt and Deadly Creatures…………………………………………………….. 6
4.2 Beach Bums, Tans and Thongs……………………………………………………... 7
5 The Way of Life…………………………………………………………………………. 7
5.1 Beers, Barbeques and Footy………………………………………………………… 7
5.2 Patriotism, Nationalism and Egalitarianism………………………………………… 7
6 The Outrageous…………………………………………………………………………. 8
6.1 “Put another Shrimp on the Barbie”……………………………………………….... 8
6.2 “Do You Ride Kangaroo’s to work?”……………………………………………….. 8
7 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………. 8
References
Abstract
This report will be examining the impact that stereotypical contradictions have on the development of the Australian Identity. In a variety of ways stereotypical contradictions are one of the most significant topics to discuss when talking about the concept of the development of the Australian Identity. The research process of this report focused on newspaper articles written by Australian and non-Australian journalist showing their perspective on Australian identity. Also the works of major Australian pop culture icons such as Steve Irwin, Crocodile Dundee, Men at Work and Priscilla Queen of the Desert have also been analytically focused upon. The findings of the report show that there are definitely stereotypical contradictions prevalent within not only Australia but also the rest of the world who participate. These contradictions are shown to have negative and positive implications on Australia’s development of its identity.
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