between. When in reality it is very difficult to identify an Aboriginal person based on common
stereotypes.
d) Now look back at how you answered these questions in Written Task 1. Have
your ideas changed since you answered these questions in week 2? Why do you
think this may be?
When I reflect upon how I answered these questions originally in Written Task 1, I had
answered them in a very broad and vague way because I believe that I had not really
connected with the material in a way that was meaningful to me. I was lacking the knowledge
and struggled to sympathise with how these issues effect people, because I have been
fortunate not to have experienced discrimination of any kind. Yes the article was disturbing
and still is disturbing that these kinds of things happened at all. Now that I have a better
understanding of the history behind the plights of Indigenous Australians, I felt that I was
better equipped to answer these questions the second time with more depth, knowledge,
understanding and empathy.
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