Nurses Association‚ 2015). In March of 2008 the Australian Government introduced the Closing the Gap strategy that aims to reduce the disadvantage throughout Indigenous health (Australian Indigenous Health Info Net‚ 2013). Although the health system is improving there are still major disadvantages with Indigenous Australians compared to non-Indigenous Australians‚ especially in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. According to Burchill and Higgins (2005)‚ although Close the Gap was
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that Indigenous studies must be taught in all Australian schools. Indigenous studies are an important subject for young Australians to learn because it is our history. It is what makes us Australian. Who grows up not knowing about their culture. Indigenous studies must be taught in Australian schools because it is the history of Australia‚ it can have beneficial effects on a persons demeanour and‚ we need to learn about the proper history of Australia. Therefore‚ it is vital that Indigenous studies
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with religion. Whether our parents are religious‚ our own religious views‚ or others who try and convert you to a religion‚ we have all come in contact with a religion. But what do sociology and religion have to do with each other? The answer to this question is that religion meets sociology in the affects that it has on an individual or society (Schaefer‚ Richard T‚ 2009‚ pg 323). What is a religion? A religion is defined by Richard Schaefer as a unified system of beliefs and practices that
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The indigenous society of Australia has been estimated to be around for tens of thousands of years. The contrast between non-indigenous and Indigenous society across all aspects of social and economical structures has been widely debated‚ reported‚ monitored and theorized. Indigenous Australians are significantly more disadvantaged then non-indigenous people in various social aspects such as health‚ education‚ employment‚ and income. This case study looks at the Indigenous disadvantages from both
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While a variety of factors have shaped the diversity of Indigenous Australian philosophy and practices across the Australian continent‚ one of the central characteristics of the Aboriginal worldview is the concept of the ‘Dreaming’. Outline some of the key aspects of this belief system and reflect on this in comparison to your own worldview. The Dreaming laid down the path for the Aboriginal way of life‚ and it dictates their knowledge‚ faith‚ law‚ behaviour and societal customs. In Australia‚ there
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Throughout Canadian history‚ the effects of colonialism have hindered the reclamation process between Indigenous Peoples and their land. During the “Art of Engaging Difference” workshop‚ I was inspired by Dr. Rhonda Breitkreuz’ thought-provoking discussion where she revealed the difference between tolerating the existence of Indigenous Peoples in contrast to respecting their culture‚ heritage‚ and history. With the upcoming sesquicentennial anniversary of Canadian Confederation‚ otherwise known as
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Intro The characteristics of Judaism such as the beliefs‚ ethics‚ rituals and ceremonies and sacred texts do have a major impact in many ways on the adherents and it provides a source of purpose and identity for individuals. It gives meaning and guidance in contemporary situations and therefore it is considered a dynamic‚ living religion. Beliefs Judaism is a monotheistic faith‚ meaning that Jews believe there is only One God. Often this God is beyond our ability to comprehend‚ but God is nevertheless
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believe that there has been a significant shift or evolution over the past several decades in the concept of “professionalism” as it related to the public accounting profession? If so‚ explain how you believe that the concept has changed or evolved over that time frame and identify the key factors responsible for any apparent changes. a. Do you believe that there has been a significant shift or evaluation over the past several decades in the concept of "professionalism" as it relates to public accounting
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The Louisiana Purchase posed several significant moral dilemmas for President Thomas Jefferson‚ among these were he believed that federal government should not practice any powers those were not granted by the Constitution. On other hand he stepped up to buy Louisiana territory and he desperately tried to get the Louisiana territory for the new nation but he was not granted evidently to do so under the Constitution. Ultimately‚ Jefferson was able to make it happened to purchase the Louisiana territory
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In Canada‚ the term Indigenous peoples (or Aboriginal peoples) refer to First Nations‚ Métis and Inuit. Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada. In 2011‚ there were more than 1.8 million Aboriginal people living in communities throughout the country. Their history significantly predates the arrival of European settlers. Though severely threatened and in certain cases extinguished by colonial forces‚ Aboriginal culture‚ language and social systems have shaped
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