The article by Esther Rajadurai argues that the consequence of globalization has led to the development of multiculturalism in many countries, including the most successful case of Australia (Rajadurai, n.d.). The main points the author sets are Australia’s economic improvement and the successful social adaptation to the nation’s multiculturalism. The article’s primary purpose is to emphasize the importance of this approach.
A news magazine article by Martin Crotty advanced the thesis that the Anzac events contributed to the identification and cohesion of the Australian nation (Crotty, 2020). The author defines the main purpose of understanding essential factors of Australian identity. Moreover, the aftermath of the war defined the denial of the brutality of many Australian citizens in historical conflicts. Despite the subsequent economic problems, Anzac contributed to the birth of the nation.
In the fifth chapter of the book, Anthony Moran focuses on the main goal, which is to compare the categories of multiculturalism in Australia, and national identity, defining the nature of their relationship (Moran, 2016). The contradiction is in a relatively rapid transition from a British-Australian identity to a multiracial society, emphasizing the national morale’s rapid dynamics and flexibility. What is more, the legitimacy is proven by economic stabilization and increased satisfaction with the native people’s standard of living.
In the second chapter of the book, Jim McKay’s main goal is to determine the nature of the myth using examples of Australian, New Zealand, and Turkish nations (McKay, 2018). Barthes’ concept defines myths as a way of communication and a national perspective on historical events. The author states, that the mythical halo of Anzac’s events was promoted by the image of a brave soldier with British roots. Furthermore, the remoteness of the territory has contributed to the need for people for their own exceptional stories.
Reference List
Crotty, M. (2020) ‘The birth of a nation? Gallipoli, trial and trauma’, ABC News.
McKay, J. (2018). ‘National Myths and Gallipoli’ in Transnational Tourism Experiences at Gallipoli. Sindo: Springer, pp. 33-63.
Moran, A. (2016). ‘Multiculturalism and Australian National Identity’ in The Public Life of Australian Multiculturalism: Building a diverse nation. Cham: Springer, pp. 169-206.
Rajadurai, E. (n. d.) ‘Why Australia is the world’s most successful multicultural society’, The McKell Institute.