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Migration, Continuity and Creativity in the Tropics
- Source :
- eTropic: electronic journal of studies in the tropics, Vol 12, Iss 2 (2016), eTropic: electronic journal of studies in the tropics, Vol 12, Iss 2 (2013)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- James Cook University, 2016.
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Abstract
- Tropical Australia is a multicultural mosaic fashioned by various waves of migration and ancient Indigenous cultures. Migration, cultural diversity and multiculturalism have been at the heart of nation building in Australia. Tropical Australia represents a unique blend of cultures, landscapes and traditions. Stories of migration, by the host society and by the immigrants, themselves are embedded with celebratory and fearful narratives. Immigrants to Tropical Australia have used their culture, arts, food and handcrafts as the initial point of building bridges with the society they found themselves transposed into. The early policies of multiculturalism were founded on recognition of cultural practice. This paper explores the role of creativity and multicultural arts in contemporary Tropical Australia from an enriching or a critical perspective. It is argued that the role of multicultural arts has been under-estimated in Australia generally. The building of a pluralistic and inclusive society requires genuine representation (and voice) of all groups, shared experiences and a narrative that supports a deeper understanding of diversity. Using examples from tropical Australia, the paper posits that multicultural arts and creativity are important elements of identity development across generations of immigrant families and communities, legacy transmission and cultural preservation, social cohesion, social inclusion and citizenship and civic participation.
- Subjects :
- Cultural Studies
030506 rehabilitation
History
Literature and Literary Theory
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arts
Immigration
Social Sciences
australia
multiculturalism
The arts
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03 medical and health sciences
landscapes
0302 clinical medicine
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
narratives
Cultural diversity
Nation-building
Narrative
indigenous
Citizenship
creativity
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Literature
business.industry
Media studies
tropical
stories
Art
Creativity
multicultural
culture
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Urban Studies
Multiculturalism
cultural diversity
0305 other medical science
business
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 14482940
- Volume :
- 12
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- eTropic: electronic journal of studies in the tropics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....2d4c7d2c34bd652befe1f4495e021bd6