"Does the media fail Aboriginal political aspirations?" By Amy Thomas, Andrew Jakubowicz & Heidi Norman
For too long, Australia’s media has failed to effectively communicate Aboriginal political aspirations. This unique study explores key Aboriginal initiatives aimed at self-determination and justice, revealing a persistent history of media procrastination and denial.
A team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal researchers examines 45 years of media responses - from the 1972 Larrakia petition to the Queen seeking land rights and treaties, to the powerful call for recognition in the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart. This analysis reveals how media narratives frame stories, shape public discourse, and uphold deeper historical patterns that undermine the intent and urgency of Aboriginal demands - ranging from sympathetic delay to patronising caricature.
This book is a valuable resource for media professionals seeking to improve their practices, for Aboriginal communities holding media to account, and for anyone interested in how Aboriginal hopes and political demands have been portrayed in Australia’s modern history.
- ISBN: 9780855750848
- ISBN-10: 0855750847
- Audience: General
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 280
- Published: 1st February 2020
- Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 24.4 x 16.5 x 2.6
- Weight (kg): 0.69
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