Bc. Přemysl Šourek

Master's thesis

The White Australia Policy and the Issues of Aboriginal Population As Depicted in Contemporary Aboriginal Drama

The White Australia Policy and the Issues of Aboriginal Population As Depicted in Contemporary Aboriginal Drama
Abstract:
The aim of this thesis is to present issues of Aboriginal population in Australia as they are depicted in five plays by contemporary Aboriginal playwrights. The first chapter studies the historical background of the White Australia policy and the Governmental policies towards Aboriginal people during 20th century. It analyses the policies of "protection", assimilation and self-determination. The second …more
Abstract:
The aim of this thesis is to present issues of Aboriginal population in Australia as they are depicted in five plays by contemporary Aboriginal playwrights. The first chapter studies the historical background of the White Australia policy and the Governmental policies towards Aboriginal people during 20th century. It analyses the policies of "protection", assimilation and self-determination. The second …more
 

Keywords

Australia White Australia policy Aboriginal population assimilation protection the Stolen Generations Aboriginal drama Jack Davis Leah Purcell Ernie Blackmore No Sugar The Dreamers Barungin (Smell the Wind) Box the Pony Waiting for Ships identity oppression forced removal alcohol abuse child abuse domestic violence
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 1. 5. 2009
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/ee9bi/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 19. 6. 2009
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Martina Horáková, Ph.D.

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