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In 1937, the Commonwealth Government held a national conference on ______ affairs
Aboriginal
The aim of assimilation was to make the '______ problem' gradually disappear
Aboriginal
State guardianship of all ______ children was a feature of protection and assimilation policies
Aboriginal
Another major feature of the assimilation policy was stepping up the forcible removal of ______ children from their families
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The Aborigines Protection Act 1909 was 'An Act to provide for the protection and care of ______ people'
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What was the primary objective of the assimilation policy implemented by the Commonwealth Government in 1937?
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What were some of the harsh measures implemented under the protection and assimilation policies to segregate Indigenous people from the wider community?
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What was the significance of the Aborigines Protection Act 1909 in the context of Indigenous rights and freedoms?
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What was the impact of the assimilation policy on Indigenous families, particularly in relation to their children?
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What were the underlying assumptions about Indigenous people that drove the assimilation policy?
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Study Notes
Assimilation Policies
- In 1937, a national conference determined that Aboriginal people 'not of full blood' should be assimilated into mainstream society.
- The primary objective of assimilation was to make the 'Aboriginal problem' vanish by erasing Indigenous identity and culture within the wider community.
Protection and Its Impacts
- Protection policies instituted measures that severely restricted the rights and freedoms of Indigenous people.
- Separate education systems were enforced for Aboriginal children, preventing proper integration and access to quality education.
- Curfews in towns limited the freedom of movement for Aboriginal peoples, further marginalizing them within society.
- Alcohol bans were implemented, significantly impacting cultural practices and community dynamics.
- Aboriginal people were denied social security benefits, leading to economic disadvantage and poverty.
- Aboriginal workers received lower wages compared to non-Indigenous workers, demonstrating systemic economic inequality.
State Guardianship and Segregation
- State authorities were given guardianship over all Aboriginal children, stripping families of their parental rights and control.
- Laws enforced segregation, confining Indigenous people to special reserves or remote areas, isolating them from the broader society.
Forced Child Removals
- A significant aspect of assimilation policies involved the forcible removal of Indigenous children from their families.
- Removed children were often placed in white institutions or foster homes, resulting in the disintegration of family units and cultural ties.
Aborigines Protection Act 1909
- The Aborigines Protection Act 1909 aimed at the 'protection and care' of Indigenous Australians but effectively institutionalized discrimination and control.
- This act contributed to the long-term oppression of Aboriginal peoples, setting a precedent for future policies that perpetuated colonization.
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Explore the government policies and their impact on the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including the assimilation policy of 1937. Understand how these policies affected their identity and social status.
