New Zealand Politics and Colonialism Quiz
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Which statement best describes the concept of class inequality?

  • Class inequality is represented as natural and maintained through ideology. (correct)
  • Class inequality has no impact on societal norms.
  • Class inequality is solely determined by racial identity.
  • Class inequality is purely based on individual hard work.
  • What is the meaning of 'exnominative' as described in the context provided?

  • A term that promotes gender equality in the workforce.
  • An act of acknowledging historical injustices.
  • A way a dominant group can hide its identity by representing itself as the 'norm'. (correct)
  • A method to enforce laws against discrimination.
  • Which of the following options identifies a type of activism mentioned?

  • Cultural appropriation.
  • Economic growth initiatives.
  • Youth leadership in sports.
  • Māori activism and struggle. (correct)
  • What is described as an invisible package of unearned assets?

    <p>Historical privileges that some groups enjoy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act was enacted to restrict Chinese immigration in New Zealand?

    <p>Chinese Immigrants Act, 1881.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'androcentric' refer to in the context given?

    <p>An emphasis on male-centered perspectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of campaign is described as connecting rainbow youth with stories representing them?

    <p>A podcast series.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the issues highlighted regarding women's representation in the workplace?

    <p>Women are underrepresented in higher-level jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is not a key element of settler colonialism?

    <p>Clearing land for farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the court primarily responsible for Māori land dispossession in the 19th century?

    <p>Native Land Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between Keynesian and neoliberal approaches to capitalism?

    <p>Managing (Keynesian) versus facilitating (neoliberalism) capitalism's impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which budget was known for slashing benefits during the 1991 National Government?

    <p>The Richardson budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best describes a hegemonic understanding of the state?

    <p>The state creates ideological domination by a mixture of coercion and consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the documentary Inside New Zealand Radicals, what protest is activist Eva Rickard known for?

    <p>Return of land of Raglan golf course in 1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Māori conduct a significant land march from Northland to Wellington?

    <p>1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to T.H. Marshall, what are the three components of citizenship?

    <p>Civil, political, social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Settler Colonialism

    • Indigenous erasure is a key element of settler colonialism, along with mass settlement, land dispossession and clearing land for farming.

    Māori Land Dispossession

    • The Native Land Court was a primary cause of Māori land dispossession in the 19th century.

    Economic Systems

    • Keynesian economics focuses on managing the impacts of capitalism through government intervention, while neoliberalism prioritizes facilitating free markets.

    New Zealand Politics

    • The 1991 National Government budget which slashed benefits was called the 'Mother of all budgets'.

    Hegemony

    • A hegemonic understanding of the state sees it as creating ideological domination through a mixture of coercion and consent.

    Activism

    • Eva Rickard, featured in the documentary Inside New Zealand Radicals, was known for her involvement in the 1975 Māori land march to the Parliament.

    Citizenship

    • T.H. Marshall identified three components of citizenship: civil, political, and social.

    Māori Land March

    • Māori conducted a land march from Northland to Wellington in 1975.

    Racism

    • Racism can be instigated by white people and used to justify various forms of racism.
    • Racism is not a biological reality.

    Intersectionality

    • Intersectionality refers to how different marginalities intersect and compound each other.

    Class Inequality

    • Class inequality is made invisible, represented as 'natural' and maintained through ideological and repressive apparatus.

    Statistics

    • Over 50% of New Zealanders believe in the 'naturalness' of class inequality.

    Political Leaders

    • Winston Peters is a New Zealand political leader known for his association with the Act Party.

    Identity

    • There are four types of identity: self-asserted, out-group, socially assigned and in-group.

    Ethnicity

    • Ethnicity is a fluid and multifaceted concept.

    Inequality

    • Maori activism and struggle highlights the ongoing effects of historical injustices.

    Domination

    • The ways a dominant group can hide its identity by representing itself as the 'norm' is an example of domination.

    History

    • Jock Phillips is a scholar of New Zealand history.

    Privilege

    • White privilege is an invisible package of unearned assets.

    Filmmakers

    • Taika Waititi is a renowned New Zealand filmmaker.

    Immigration

    • The Chinese Immigrants Act, 1881, was a piece of legislation designed to restrict Chinese immigration to New Zealand.

    Social Inequality

    • A lack of economic resources can be a contributing factor to social inequality.

    Gender

    • Androcentric refers to a male-centered perspective.

    Gender Inequality

    • Women being underrepresented in higher-level jobs is an example of gender inequality.

    New Zealand History

    • The year 1986 marks the enactment of the Employment Contracts Act, which heavily impacted labour relations in New Zealand.

    Political Parties

    • The Greens and Labour are two political parties in New Zealand.

    Activism

    • Organizing a workshop raising issues of justice is an example of activism.

    Climate Change

    • The Pacific region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

    Protest

    • 'Act now' is a common message used in climate change protests.

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    Test your knowledge on settler colonialism, Māori land dispossession, and the economic systems impacting New Zealand. This quiz covers key topics such as hēgemonic state understandings, activism, and citizenship based on the historical context of New Zealand. Assess your grasp on these crucial themes that shape the nation’s history and politics.

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