Masculinity In Australia

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Colonialism is a catalyst for patriarchy. It is a gendered process of domination, and it severely affected how masculinity was viewed during colonial Australia. During that period, violence in punishment was seen to feminise men in penal colonies. However, as time went by, the idea of male mateship highlighted the masculinity in conforming into their in-group. This ostracised both women and ethnic others (Woollacott, 2011). Nowadays, this violence has evolved to subtly appear in Australian societies through the form of economy, politics, and symbolic systems (Moane, 1999). It still affects women and ethnic minorities, especially Indigenous Australians. In the context of gender gaps in the workforce, there is a cultural overlook if we compare

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How Did Ww1 Affect Australia

continent. Even though it did not have any impact on Australia, Australian men joined up to the war with New Zealanders to help the British Empire. The Australian army which included New Zealanders was called Australian Imperial Force (AIF). One of the famous facts is the operation of landing on Gallipoli. Australians still remember it as a legend of the war and celebrate it. Also, there was not any other voluntary army except AIF, so at that time, Australia had unusual war experience that to support British…

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Masculinity In Australian Film

In the previous periods in Australian film, masculinity has been portrayed by archetypes such as Barry McKenzie and Mike from the international box office hit, Crocodile Dunnee (1986). Australian comedy is multifaceted, from pure ocker, slapstick and sex comedy to gentle and societal comedy (Tass 79). Especially in the 90s and at the beginning of the 21st century society was evolving and filmmakers wanted to challenge audiences with issues which had previously never been in the foreground of Australian…

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International and Intercultural Communi Essay

large group. The value that distinguishes country cultures from the other one is statistically categorized into power distance, individualism compared with collectivism, masculinity compared with feminism and uncertainty compared with avoidance. The paper gives insight of the similarities and differences of cultural education of Australia and Canada. Similarities “Exploration of Canadian culture and Australian culture through the lens of the 6-D model gives an overview of deep similarities” (Hofstede…

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The Issue Of Violence

the endeavours of non-violent men. With regard to violence men are predominately seen as the problem so they should also be seen as part of the solution (Flood, 2001; Berkowitz, 2004). Not to say that woman cannot be violent but figures for Australia and worldwide indicate there is a 90% chance that if an incident of violence is recorded the fact is it will predominantly be a male who is the perpetrator (Flood, 2011; Hautzinger, 2003). Discovering why men are more prone to violence has seen decades…

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Geert Hofstede and Norway Essay

Australian wine company to export wine to Norway, especially under the modern of free trade zone of Norway in Europe. Moreover, with the increasing of disposable income in Norway, the spending and needs on luxury items also increased such as wine (Wine Australia, 2011). The partial relaxation of government controls on the wine market also has meant a more open market with a greater selection and more affordable wines from other countries. Political Norway has preserved its traditional political system…

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Why Did Australia Enter Ww1

Australia, at the time, was still a part of the British Empire and was pressured into joining the war to prove loyalty. There was the matter of Australia defending their reputation and earning respect from other countries that came from joining the war. In joining the war, Australia was proving their military power and showed that they were a force to be feared. Australia also gained Britain’s favour as they said they would be joining…

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Russel Ward's Bush Legend

the bush legend as a national symbol began in the 1950s due to the influence of Russel Ward’s The Australian Legend (1958) (Carter 2006). Ward argued that the qualities assumed to be typically Australian were connected to the pastoral community of Australia (Carter 2006). These qualities were associated with male pastoral workers whom were (according to Ward) seen as practical, great improvisers, heavy gamblers and drinkers, confident, taciturn, independent, hospitable, loyal, capable of great exertion…

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Case 2 Essay

Australia and New Zealand: Doing Business with Indonesia Part 1: Case Summary: Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim population and the fourth most populous country in the world. Australia and New Zealand share trade and education with Indonesia. While some Asian countries are pulling back from perceived threats of international contagion, Indonesia continues to open up its market to world enterprise which gives Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to do business there. Long-term relationships…

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Gallipoli Essay2

1 What role has Gallipoli played in the manufacture of Australian identity? Rad Young University of Notre Dame, Australia 2 This essay explores of the role of the Anzac legend, born at Gallipoli, in the manufacture of the Australian identity. The Gallipoli campaign is a very important part of Australian history, but the role of myths in the Anzac ‘legend’ play a disproportionate part in the creation of our national identity. This essay explores how Australia’s national identity has been…

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Beard Persuasive Speech

Queensland in Australia, beards block up to 95 percent of the sun's UV rays, which can play a huge role in preventing…

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