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Bibliography by date
| Title: | A question of colour |
| Author: | Healey, K |
| Abstract: | A brief consideration of the issues of race, race relations and racism in Australia. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Australian Aboriginal words in English |
| Author: | Dixon, R & Ramson, W |
| Abstract: | A collection of Aboriginal words that have been taken into Australian English. Includes a brief overview of the languages from which they were borrowed, as well as a description of what happened to them. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Blue tongue video magazine |
| Author: | Aboriginal Education Resource Unit |
| Abstract: | Vol 1. Music and dance: Abmusic, the Aboriginal Dance Development Unit, an interview with Mandawuy Yunupingu, and information on Aboriginal dance and didgeridoos.Vol 2. The good life: healthy lifestyles, and includes interviews with surfer Ken Dann, judo champion Donna Oxenham, and AFL player Chris Lewis.Vol 3. Telling tales: different forms of storytelling, including movies and plays, as well as Magabala Books of Broome. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Carol's mirror - Part of the Playing Fair series: racism, respect and equality |
| Author: | Ritco, P |
| Abstract: | Carol is interested in playing the lead in her school's annual play. The only problem is that the school puts on "Snow White" every year, and Carol is black. After much lively debate, Carol and her classmates find a solution. Carol's Mirror challenges the use of Eurocentric materials and shows how prejudice, racism and cultural expectations place limits on what people can do with their lives. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Connecting cultures and literature |
| Author: | Nakajima, C |
| Abstract: | A discussion of culture and classroom activities focusing on the children's stories-People/ P SpierFestivals around the world/ P SteeleFriday night is papa's night/ R SonnebornCrow Boy/ T YashimaMolly's pilgrim/ B CohenThe day grandma came to stay and spoilt my life/ D KiddThe day of Ahmed's secret/ F Hdide & J GillilandKenju's forest/ J MorimotoOnion tears/ D KiddThe inch boy/ J Morimoto |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | From the centre to the city: Aboriginal education, culture and power |
| Author: | Keefe, K |
| Abstract: | Through consideration of theoretical discussions, Aboriginal and non Aboriginal curriculums and practical classroom issues, the author argues that the place and experiences of culture in Aboriginal education reflect the place and experiences of Aboriginal power. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Hey, Kelly! Part of the Playing Fair series: racism, respect and equality |
| Author: | Ritco, P |
| Abstract: | During a friendly game Robert calls Kelly a racist name and a fight ensues. The principal gives them a task to do during detention. While working together, Robert and Kelly learn to cooperate and also find out that they have something in common. Hey, Kelly! is based on an original story by Sook Yin Lee, and focuses on the harmful effects of racism and namecalling. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | I'm an Australian: a class journal |
| Author: | Bates, D |
| Abstract: | A journal of letters, postcards, menus, recipes, cartoons by eight Australian children from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, talking about their lives |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Mela's lunch - Part of the Playing Fair series: racism, respect and equality |
| Author: | Ricto Penny |
| Abstract: | Mela's Lunch is about the unsteady beginnings of a friendship between Mela and Allison. It shows that differences in skin colour and country of origin need not be an obstacle to friendship or self-esteem. Having just immigrated from India, Mela is trying hard to make friends and get used to her new surroundings. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Our multicultural society |
| Author: | |
| Abstract: | This program encourages students to understand the backgrounds and diversity of the people of Australia, and to become aware of social justice and community relations issues. The guide contains activities suitable for years 5-10. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Racism and education: structures and strategies |
| Author: | Gill, D; Mayor B; Blair, M (eds) |
| Abstract: | An overview of the social basis of racism in education and the policies that have attempted to combat it. How curriculum content, teaching methods and institutional practice may serve to perpetuate racism and to challenge it. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Racism in children's lives: a study of mainly white primary schools |
| Author: | Troyna, B & Hatcher, R |
| Abstract: | Based on the authors research in three mainly white primary schools. Examining students experiences in the last two years of primary education, this book provides an insight into how "race" emerges for young children as a plausible explanatory framework for incidents in their everyday lives and the prevalence of both racist and anti-racist attitudes. It concludes with information on how school policy can build on the positive elements and combat racism. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Romper Stomper |
| Author: | Wright, G; Scharf, D; Pringle, I |
| Abstract: | In the multicultural outer suburb of Footscray, Melbourne, Australian Neo-Nazi skinheads assert their white supremacism on the streets. To devastating effect, they cast the local Vietnamese Australians as the enemy in their race-hate warfare. Questions of racism, social class, ethnicity, identity and nationalism are explored. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | The action pack: anti-racist training distance education kit |
| Author: | WA Council for Youth Work |
| Abstract: | This kit looks at how racism is experienced in Australia. It provides suggestions for supporting people who are trying to create anti-racist environments, considers different ways of challenging racism and provides ideas and strategies for participants to develop action plans and policies for anti-racism in their own workplaces. |
| Date: | 1992 |
| Title: | Walker - Part of the Playing Fair series: racism, respect and equality |
| Author: | Obomsawin, A et al |
| Abstract: | Walker, a Native American foster child, has only one playmate, his dog. Although Walker would like to befriend Jamie, Jamie must overcome his fear of both him and his dog. Together, they find friendship and understanding. Walker challenges racist attitude, and shows how children from different backgrounds can form friendships. |
| Date: | 1992 |
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