Symbolism Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What does the hessian fence symbolise?
A
The segregation and willed blindness to the shameful conditions enforced upon Aboriginal people by white settlers
2
Q
What are some items that represent the symbolism of the colour white?
A
Gladys gloves, dollys shoes, Ajax cleaning agent, skin whitening cream, white walls of rumbalara housing
3
Q
What does the colour white represent?
A
The white dominance within Australian society, critisising assimilation policies and attitudes that promote for aboriginals to be more like white people
4
Q
What do the encyclopedias represent?
A
The white ways of knowing
5
Q
Why does Gladys want the encylopedias?
A
She believes the white ways of knowing will low for her daughter to be viewed as more successful in society
