WK 9: Race and Gender - Indigenous Media
Indigenous Media Representation. Image. The proliferation of Indigenous athletes in the Australian media when they win is an intriguing concept which highlights their isolation when they do not win, or raise issues connected to their Indigeneity. The 1994 condemnation of Cathy Freeman for celebrating with both and Indigenous and Australian flag, then just six years later being applauded for Indigeneity at the Sydney Olympics is a prime example of the fickle nature of how the media covers Indigenous people. It is highly unlikely that the media and Australia simply grew-up or matured in their recognition of Indigenous pride in just six years. Interview: Stan Grant, ABC Indigenous Affairs Editor https://t.co/isZhuXCB5H via @ABCNews — Max McKinney (@MaxMckinney) October 5, 2017 Interview with Stan Grant discussing the development of Australia's Indigenous people. The treatment of Adam Goodes in recent years highlights the ‘struggle’ Indigenous people still ...