Understanding Societies: Multiculturalism in Australia (SOC102A)

This presentation, prepared for SOC102A at Torrens University, provides a comprehensive overview of multiculturalism in Australia. It begins with an introduction to the concept, highlighting the country's success in managing its diverse ethnic and cultural landscape. The presentation then delves into trending evidences of multiculturalism, such as increased globalization and migration, which have shaped the Australian economy. It also examines the benefits, including economic growth, increased labor force diversity, and contributions from immigrants in various sectors. Furthermore, the presentation addresses the challenges associated with multiculturalism, such as opposition to further migration, the need to embrace Aboriginal society, and the issue of extremism. The presentation concludes by emphasizing the importance of multicultural policies in fostering social cohesion and justice. References from various sources support the key points.

MULTICULTURALISM
IN AUSTRALIA
SOC102A
UNDERSTANDING SOCIETIES: AN
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL ANALYSIS
A Presentation by Student Name
Student ID
Torrens University, Australia

Introduction
Trending Evidences of Multicultural
Benefits of Multiculturalism
Challenges of Multiculturalism
Conclusions
References
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TO
MULTICULTURALISM
Australia is a
successful
multicultural
society
worldwide,
unifying multiple
cultures, beliefs
and traditions
(Australian
Human Rights
Commission,
2015).
Multiculturalism
responds to
rising ethnic and
cultural
diversity of
Australian
society created
from mass
immigration
following World
War II
Multiculturalism
articulated the
character of
rising ethnic and
cultural
diversities of
society in the
late 20th
century.
01 02 03 04
Multiculturalism
refers to
demographic
realities of
cultural
diversities, set of
standards and
orientations
articulating
normal ideals
about society.
05
Public discours
on
Multiculturalism
policies have
evolved in
accordance wit
historical and
political relation
of indigenous
Australian
populations.

TRENDING EVIDENCES FOR
MULTICULTURAL AUSTRALIA
Increasedglobalizationand migrationhas causedmulticulturalismas a
defined feature in Australian economy Soutphommasane, 2012).
In 2016-2017, Australia establisheda net overseasmigrationrise of
2,62,000 individuals with a rise of 27.3% in comparison to 2015-16
Emperical evidences suggest that multiculturalism is relevant to im
assimilation, integration and adaptation impacting immigrant's
the adopted countries. (Dunn and Atie, 2015).
On the basis of educationalattainment,the child from immigrantsin
Australia gain better outcomes than children of native-born Austr
Economic migration in Australia is managed successfully in c
other developed democracies (Commonwealth of Australia, 2014).
In 2015, an estimated 28% of the Australian population was born ove
the largest proportion in the late 19th century. This ranks Australia fir
the rest of the nations with populations over 10 million (APHA, 2016).

BENEFITS OF
MULTICULTURALISM
Evidences suggest that immigrants play an important role in creating
business activity and driving economic growth in Australia leading to
higher diversity in the labor forces and provide positive benefits to the
broad Australian economy.
The positive impacts of economic migration are clearly stated among the
skilled migrants and have shown positive consequences in areas
including population, fiscal influence, productivity and employment of
immigrants. (Rajadurai, 2018)
Migrants contribute to the growing population of Australia and
increasing consumption levels resulting into GDP and economic growth.
Migrants intake from 2014-15 would provide $10 billion
increase to the budget over next 5 decades.
Education is Australian third highest export industry at
$28 billion accounting for 7.5% of entire exports
contributed by international students.
Migrants attract capital inflow from the country and had
$12.4 billion positive impact on the economy.

CHALLENGES OF
MULTICULTURALISM
Opinion polls favours multiculturalism in Australia but
contradicted by opposition for further migration.
70% of opinion polls oppose the abolition of
multiculturalism policies.
The civic multiculturalism should be defended by
Australians so that they enjoy political endorsement
from every political party (House, 2013)
Multiculturalism fails to embrace Aboriginals society.
The Racial Discrimination Act is misunderstood over the
last 40 year, particularly section 18C (Laundy, 2016) .
Fpr endorsing Australian multiculturalism the Act
should be conserved and continue to be important for
Australian society's commitment for civility and respect
Another challenge of multiculturalism is extremism.
The Australian society must be prepared for repudiating
extremism targeting Muslim communities. (Markus, 2015)

CONCLUSIONS
Multiculturalim in Australia is reflected by the multicultural composition of its in
immigrationstandards,abolition of discrimination,equity before every law of the
individual and cultural policies promoting diversity.
The challenges undermining multiculturalism will be great in the coming
extension for confronting the issues of immigrant inequlaities of Aborigina
cohesion and justice.
Multicultural policies have provided great benefits against the extremes in
environment for relative peace and justice in Australian territory.

Australian Human Rights Commission (2015), Freedom from Discrimination: R
the 40th anniversary of the Racial Discrimination Act, Australian Human Rights
Commission, Sydney.
Dunn, K., Atie, R. (2015), The resilience and ordinariness of Australian Muslims: At
and experiences of Muslims Report, Western Sydney University, Sydney, p 27.
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (2014), Australia’s Migration Tr
2013-14, Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, p 118.
House, C. P. A. (2013, February 18). Multiculturalism: a review of Australian
statements and recent debates in Australia and overseas. Aph.Gov.
https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliament
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Laundy, C. (2016), ‘Cultural diversity is one of our strengths’, The Australia
2016.
Markus, A. (2015), Mapping Social Cohesion National Report 2015, Scanlon Founda
and Monash University, Melbourne, 41.
Rajadurai, E. (2018, December 5). Why Australia is the world’s most successfu
multicultural society - McKell Institute. McKell Institute
https://mckellinstitute.org.au/research/articles/why-australia-is-the-worlds-most-
successful-multicultural-society/
Soutphommasane, T. (2012) Don't go back to where you came from : why
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