Australia Is A Country That Is Diverse, Multicultural And...

Australia is a country that is diverse, multicultural and unique. Our geography and cultural history are different to anywhere else, which has definitely captured the attention of the rest of the world. For migrants from diasporic communities, assimilating to the Western identity while trying to maintain the cultural heritage is not an easy task, especially during the 20th century, where racial discrimination played a large role in impeding multiculturalism. I believe my childhood experiences is an example of global framework where race, class and gender are the factors that made not only me, but mostly every other coloured child living in Australia felt like we were ‘second-class citizens’. But because of such upbringings, my familial tie with my external family became more strong and made me who I am today. Primary school was not the best experience for me as I felt like I was already different for having been born overseas, and I wasn’t about to accentuate this quirk any further. Like every other child of migrants from another country, I have felt the culture shock and alienation on the first couple of months of primary school. This estrangement was especially strong for me because my school was dominated by white kids. I was often picked on and laughed at because I couldn’t speak any English. During P.E. (Physical Education) classes, I was either singled out or last to be picked because I â€Å"wasn’t one of them†. I hated school. I felt unwanted because of my complexion.Show MoreRelatedTranscultural Nursing : An Individual s Culture, Values Beliefs, And Practices1176 Words   |  5 Pagesculturally sensitive care, a standard that is sometimes difficult due to the cultural and ethnic diversity within our society. Australia is a multicultural society. The 2 011 Census revealed that almost a quarter of the population were born overseas, and 43.1 per cent of people have at least one overseas-born parent. 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