Indigenous Prison Population The overall prison population in Australia is similar to other developed countries‚ however the Australian Indigenous prison population is at an unacceptable rate and is continuing to rise (Krieg‚ 2006). The population of Indigenous prisoners in Australia has doubled within a generation (Mc Coy‚ 2008). Indigenous prisoner population in Western Australia‚ as with the rest of Australia‚ is massively over-represented (Justice & Community Safety in Western Australia‚ 2013)
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of resiliency has been demonstrated by the Indigenous peoples of Canada since the early days of colonization‚ efforts still remain prevalent in restoring traditional cultural practices. This paper will provide a background behind The Indigenous Expressive Arts and Culture Program‚ a program aimed at teaching elementary school students about Indigenous cultural practices. This background will include specific issues‚ Canada’s history with the Indigenous community‚ a look in to the concept of culture
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Historically Australian indigenous art is often politically or spiritually motivated. Historically Australian art is often politically or spiritually motivated. This statement is proved by a number of indigenous Australian artists including‚ Nellie Nakamarra Marks‚ who uses traditional techniques and motives to relay her spirituality‚ and Tony Albert‚ who recontextualises mainstream items‚ to create a postmodern collection‚ challenging the idea of stereotypical representations in mainstream
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~Buddhism and Hinduism~ There is a variety of belief systems practiced throughout the world today. Many of these beliefs have developed massive followings‚ and as a result‚ have had a considerable amount of influence on culture in the areas where they are practiced. These religions include Buddhism which is most prominent in East Asia and Hinduism which is most prominent in India although both religions is sometimes seen as a philosophy rather than a religion. These religions are similar
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Hinduism and Buddhism are in many ways alike and different‚ being two religions that‚ relatively speaking‚ developed from the same area. Of course we must first take into consideration the cultural diversity and population of this area of the Indian subcontinent‚ which contributes to the differences of these two religions. Hinduism and Buddhism have a great amount of things in common‚ probably more so than differences. For one‚ they both developed on Indian soil‚ which gives the basis for the similarities
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Hinduism and Buddhism both had an immense effect on ancient civilizations such as China and India. They changed people’s outlook on life‚ both say that one should be good and follow his role in life; this gave people a purpose to work. While Hinduism believed in reincarnation by a person deeds in the last life‚ Buddhism focused on breaking the reincarnation cycle. Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in the concept of reincarnation but Hinduism focuses on climbing the levels of the caste system while
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The Differentiation of Beliefs in Hinduism and Buddhism While Hinduism and Buddhism come from the same cultural backgrounds‚ they are extremely diverse in their beliefs on afterlife‚ deity‚ and rituals. Both religions believe in reincarnation‚ but it is where an individual goes after he or she gets off the endless cycle that differs. These religions also part when it comes to whom they do or do not worship. Every religion comes with rituals and Hinduism and Buddhism are no exceptions. Hindu followers
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Organisation‚ 2008) states that the indigenous peoples of Australia are one of the most disadvantaged indigenous groups in the developed world. The health of the Indigenous population of Australia is an increasingly pressing issue. Current research and statistics reveals great inequality in many areas of health care and health status between the Aboriginal people and the general population of Australia. Couzos and Murray (2008‚ p. 29) report that the Indigenous population has “the worst health status
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3) Describe‚ compare and contrast the salvation theories of hinduism‚ buddhism‚ taoism‚ Confucianism‚ Judaism‚ christianity and Islam. Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Taoism‚ Confucianism‚ Judaism‚ christianity and Islam. All of these religion govern the way of life for billions of people. These religions preach similar philosophies especially when it comes to life after death. Christianity‚ Judaism‚ and Islam‚ are the most similar religions. In order for their followers to achieve salvation they must live
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Prompt- Describe and analyse at least one explanation for the on-going over representation of Indigenous Australians in the penal system This essay explores the issues of representation and incarceration in relation to the Indigenous community. The status of Aboriginal people is indicative of a marginalised group‚ essentially denying them of equal treatment and rights. In a criminological sense‚ Indigenous people are more likely to be arrested and charged with more serious criminal offences (Blagg
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