Myth of Privilege, The: Aboriginal Status, Media Visions, Public Ideas

AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL

The Myth of Privilege examines the roles played by the media, politicians, governments, lobby groups, academics and the changing economy in shaping the public debate about Aboriginal policy and political status since the 1960s. It suggests ways in which we might more effectively respond to the ‘democratic’ rhetoric of the current populism and its claims to champion the cause of ordinary Australians.

• 346 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm. #281224
• Bibliography: p. 331-338.

First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:

• Media
• Native title – Cases – Mabo
• Law enforcement – Custody – Deaths in custody
• Race relations – Racism
• Race relations – Representation – Media
• Law enforcement – Police-youth relations
• Media – Broadcast media – Radio
• Politics and Government – Political action – Land rights
• Race relations – Racial discrimination – Education
• Western Australia (WA)

Subject:

• Aboriginal Australians in mass media
• Mass media and minorities — Australia
• Mass media and race relations — Australia