Question 1

What is a central strategy identity politics?

Accepted Answer

The central strategy of identity politics is for marginalized or oppressed groups to define themselves and their identities in positive ways, rather than allowing others to define them. This empowers these groups to challenge existing power structures and demand greater representation and equality. A, B, and C are not accurate descriptions of the central strategy of identity politics.

Question 2

Which landmark case provided that pastoral leases could not extinguish Aboriginal native title?

Accepted Answer

The Wik case was a landmark native title case in Australia that decided that pastoral leases could not extinguish Aboriginal native title. This ruling overturned the previous assumption that pastoral leases gave full control of the land to settlers and recognized that traditional rights of Indigenous people still existed. The Terra Nullius case, while also related to Indigenous land rights, did not address pastoral leases or native title explicitly. The Mabo case established the concept of native title, but did not specifically address pastoral leases. The Namatjira case was focused on the ownership and access to water resources and did not relate to pastoral leases or native title.

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT included as an initiative under John Howard's Northern Territory intervention?

Accepted Answer

Reduced policing in favour of Aboriginal elders was not included as an initiative under John Howard's Northern Territory intervention.

Question 4

Which of the following statements INCORRECTLY describes a health initiative for Aboriginal Australians?

Accepted Answer

While there are various health initiatives for Aboriginal Australians, there is no nationwide 24-hour telephone helpline devoted to Aboriginal health issues.

Question 5

In what era were reserves and missions established ostensibly to provide security for Aboriginal Australians?

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The Protection era, which ran from 1869 to 1937, was characterized by the establishment of reserves and missions as a means of "protecting" Aboriginal Australians. However, these institutions were often used as a means of control and assimilation, rather than providing genuine security and support for Indigenous communities.

Question 6

Explain briefly the position of Aboriginal people in relation to income and housing and compare this to the situation for non-Aboriginal people in Australia.

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Question 7

List three ways in which people reclaim their identity and use sociological concepts to explain each approach.

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Question 8

Select the INCORRECT description of the social profile of Australia's Indigenous population:

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect as the income gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians has not become smaller over the past decade. In fact, it has remained largely unchanged.

Question 9

Sociological analysis of Aboriginal life in Australia shows all EXCEPT:

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Option B is incorrect because it conflates structural inequality with factors like age, health, and cultural practices, which are not directly related to the core issues of racism, colonialism, and dispossession that are central to the sociological analysis of Aboriginal life in Australia. Structural inequality refers to systemic disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and rights, primarily due to racism and colonialism, rather than the unequal distribution of age, health, and cultural practices.

Question 10

Which socio-historical fact INCORRECTLY describes Australia's history?

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Terra nullius was a legal doctrine that claimed that Australia was uninhabited and belonged to no one, which justified colonization. This doctrine ignored evidence of Indigenous occupation and denied Indigenous sovereignty over their land. It has nothing to do with the documentation of ancestry by birth certificates. This statement thus provides an incorrect description of Australia's history.

Question 11

What two concepts are central to sociological analyses of the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Australian society?

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Sociological analyses often focus on racism and structural inequality as they are key factors affecting the experiences and social positioning of Indigenous peoples in Australian society.

Question 12

What is important to gaining a balanced perspective on the history of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relations?
A)Hearing Aboriginal voices
B)Learning history in Australian schools
C)Written history
D)Australia Day

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Question 13

Treating everyone in the same way works to:

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Treating everyone in the same way can increase inequality because it does not account for individual differences and needs, which can lead to unequal outcomes.

Question 14

For what reason did the Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma criticise the National Emergency Response outcomes and measures?

Accepted Answer

According to the article, the Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma criticised the National Emergency Response outcomes and measures due to "significant human rights concerns with the particular approach taken by government". This suggests that he believed the measures taken by the government were violating the human rights of Aboriginal people.

Question 15

What are the markers that most commonly underpin structural inequality in Australian society?

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Race/ethnicity, class, and gender are the three most commonly recognized markers of structural inequality in Australian society. These factors intersect and interact with one another to produce unequal outcomes in areas such as education, health, employment, and income. Research has shown that Indigenous Australians, women, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are disproportionately affected by structural inequality in Australia. Age is also a factor that can contribute to structural inequality, but it is not as commonly recognized as the other three markers listed in option B.

Question 16

The policy of self-determination can be critiqued for each of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

It requires Aboriginals to remove themselves from the dominant culture is not a critique of the policy of self-determination.

Question 17

In what year was the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission abolished?

Accepted Answer

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission was abolished in 2005.

Question 18

In what year was the referendum in which over 90 per cent of Australians voted to have two clauses that discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples removed from the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The referendum where over 90% of Australians voted to remove two discriminatory clauses against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from the Constitution was held in 1967.

Question 19

Sociologists point out a number of problems and myths about Aboriginal identity which include all EXCEPT:

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Sociologists actually argue that Aboriginal identity is not based on the myth that cultures are fluid and change over time. Rather, they assert that Aboriginal identity is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is shaped by a range of historical, social, economic, and political factors.

Question 20

What makes it difficult for the marginalised to assert identity?

Accepted Answer

Marginalised individuals often struggle to assert their identity because, in many cases, identity is constructed and legitimised by the powerful. This means that the dominant group in society sets the standards for what is considered acceptable or valuable in terms of identity. Marginalised individuals may have identities that differ from those of the dominant group, which can lead to discrimination, exclusion, and a lack of recognition for their identity. As a result, asserting their identity can be a difficult and complex process.

Quiz 3: Aboriginality and Australias Indigenous Peoples