Adam Goodes is called an Ape On the 13th of May 2013, the Sydney Swans AFL player Adam Goodes was referred to as an ‘ape’ by a 13-year-old Collingwood supporter during the first match of the Indigenous round (Digital Classroom, 2023). This event remains significant in history as it reflects upon the inequitable aspects of today’s society. Goodes’ case reinforces the validity of the quote; “Sports are the microcosm of society” (Billie Jean King) as it gives insight on the diversity, appreciation and respect that fails to exist in Australian society. Victoria State Government conducted a survey in 2011 (two years before the event occurred) which questioned Victorians if they have experienced any form of racism. In the 12 months of data collection, it was shown that 18% of adults experienced discrimination in their lifetime.…show more content… Despite the fact that her discriminatory behaviour towards Goodes was strongly disrespectful and audacious, if the community she was surrounded with was more considerate of integrating diversity, it is likely that she would have had more respect towards the athlete. After the incident occurred, the 13-year-old girl rang Goodes to apologise for her racist comment and his response was not to blame her, but rather the society she was surrounded by. As well as this, he explained that being called a ‘monkey’ or an ‘ape’ wasn’t an uncommon attack on him during his upbringing (corporate Name =National Museum of Australia; address=Lawson Crescent, 2023). The following year, he was awarded Australian of the Year, which gave him the opportunity to speak out about indigenous neglect and racism, commenting on the importance of praising his
