A journalist claims in an opinion piece:
“Australia is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. The simplest proof is that Australia has a high overseas-born population, so it must be more diverse than countries like England and Wales, and far more diverse than countries with one dominant ethnic group.”
To support the claim, the journalist includes the following simplified data (from different international sources):
Table 1: Selected indicators
The journalist does not explain how each indicator was defined or collected, and does not discuss how countries decide what counts as an ‘ethnic group’ or ‘ancestry’.
a. Distinguish between ethnicity and overseas-born status as measures for comparing Australia’s current ethnic diversity with other countries. Use the context to support your distinction.
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In this unit, students explore expressions of culture and ethnicity within Australian society in two different contexts – Australian Indigenous cultures, and ethnicity in relation to migrant groups. Students critically examine the historical suppression and increasing public awareness of Australian Indigenous cultures, and investigate ethnicity as a key sociological category, considering how ethnic identities are formed, experienced, and shaped by various forces.
Students examine the sociological concepts of race and ethnicity, the process of othering, and the theory of cultural hybridity. They investigate Australia’s ethnic diversity, multiculturalism, factors influencing belonging and inclusion, and the ethical implications of research into ethnic groups, including a case study of a specific ethnic group.
Australia’s current ethnic diversity compared with other countries
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