Multiculturism

[sssaau4]

What is it?

Say I come here and i am asian.

I can speak my language at home to my family, I can cook the food i like at home (or anywhere) I can do my rituals to my gods, no one will care.

So what is that multiculturalism all about?

it seems like empth words to me.

i don't understand.

i come from a different culture, english is my 2nd language.

i cook my countries food at home and hubby puts up with it or i cook him something else if it's too much of an aquired taste.

i speak english (foreign) to other people in the shops because no-one would understand a word if i spoke in my native tongue.

so what exactly is multiculturalism?

is it some ideal where i could talk in my native tongue here and expevt other people to understand me?

is it the freedom to cook my "foreign" meals as i please?

can someone please enlighten me what it actually means?

[boris1gary]

secondhandwonderland wrote: So you dont believe that there is such a thing as Australian culture?

Please tell me what this is? I hear about it a lot  - what is it - can you define it - maybe list what it is?

Also lots of people tend to hang out with others from the same place, a lot of Australians do it when they move abroad as do the English. Who cares, I don't see why anyone should care - people also often tend to hang out with others of similar interests and even jobs. 

[cherry*135]

Australian sporting culture

Australian drinking culture

Nup... nothing that encompasses all Australians.

[k0llectable5]

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@boris1gary wrote:

secondhandwonderland wrote: So you dont believe that there is such a thing as Australian culture?

Please tell me what this is? I hear about it a lot  - what is it - can you define it - maybe list what it is?

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http://www.canberra.edu.au/seasu/intl-student-support/living-in-act/living-in-aust/australian-cultur...

Have a read of that article.  I think it outlines Australian culture pretty well.

As well as the mindset that the people will be given a "fair go," (ie: a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces tolerance, mutual respect, and compassion for those in need),  respect for the rights of the individual, allowing people to adhere to their own cultural and religious customs, freedom of speech and association, freedom of religion and a secular government, equality for men and women, equality of oppertunity, peacefullness, women usually greet close family and friends with a "kiss on the cheek" while most men will greet other men with a handshake, whereas it's totally acceptable for couples to hold hands, cuddle or even kiss in public. A vibrant arts, sporting and musical scene.... do I need to go on?   

I know some of the points I mentioned are in fact social customs, but imo it's all a part of Australias amazing culture.

[cherry*135]

That could apply to any democractic country UK, US, Canada, ... there is nothing specifically Australian about any of that.

'kiss on the cheek' the French comes to mind first.

Advice for international students.

[k0llectable5]

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@am*3 wrote:

That could apply to any democractic country UK, US, Canada, ... there is nothing specifically Australian about any of that.

'kiss on the cheek' the French comes to mind first.

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I think you argue just for the sake of arguing lol... which is what I like about you 😉

But I do think it's sad that you dont believe in Aussie culture but you are so quick to defend every other culture in the country.

[cherry*135]

The culture of Australia is essentially a Western culture influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent, the diverse input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the British colonisation of Australia that began in 1788, and the various waves of multi-ethnic migration that followed.

[cherry*135]

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@secondhand-wonderland wrote:

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@am*3 wrote:

That could apply to any democractic country UK, US, Canada, ... there is nothing specifically Australian about any of that.

'kiss on the cheek' the French comes to mind first.

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I think you argue just for the sake of arguing lol... which is what I like about you 😉

But I do think it's sad that you dont believe in Aussie culture but you are so quick to defend every other culture in the country.

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**No, I don't. I believe in what I post. That is not true. Your argument for what is 'Australian Culture' is very weak, as shown by that link for students and a dead link to some obscure unregistered (?) political party with racist policies.

**This thread is about multicultarism in Australia. There is not an 'Australian' culture that has had no influences from Aboriginal and Torres Island People, British Colonisation 1788 AND the multi ethnic immigration that followed.

I am not a racist or a religious bigot so don't need a reason if I am seen to 'defend every other culture in Australia'. Cultures that are part of our whole Multicultural Australian society.

[lyndal1838]

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@am*3 wrote:

siggie.. the op uses different ID's . I do know what I claimed is accurate.

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You are right am*3...and she can be controversial on all of her IDs.

A lot of posts on this thread have gone missing since last night,

[j*oono]

When you go on holiday to a foreign speaking country, do you learn their language first so as not to offend or intimidate anyone?

I think most people would learn some minimum basics but not the whole language.

Oops.  I should have read the rest of the thread first.  Great minds and all that.

[k0llectable5]

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@am*3 wrote:

The culture of Australia is essentially a Western culture influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent, the diverse input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the British colonisation of Australia that began in 1788, and the various waves of multi-ethnic migration that followed

You live here right? Please explain to me in you daily existence how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture influences your way of life.