'Breed out the colour' or the importance of being white
Mcgregor, Russell (2002) 'Breed out the colour' or the importance of being white. Australian Historical Studies, 33 (120). pp. 286-302.
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DOI: 10.1080/10314610208596220
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Abstract
This article examines inter-war proposals to ‘breed out the colour’ of Aborigines of mixed descent. Positioning these proposals in the context of contemporary Australian nationalism, scientific discourses and administrative practice, it concludes with a discussion of their alleged genocidal intent.
| ID Code: | 458 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Refereed Research - C1) |
| Additional Information: | Copyright 2002 University of Melbourne |
| Keywords: | Aboriginal Australians; government policy; assimilation; history; Australian nationalism; history; genocide |
| FoR Codes: | 21 HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY > 2103 Historical Studies > 210399 Historical Studies not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 95 CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING > 9505 Understanding Past Societies > 950503 Understanding Australias Past @ 100% |
| Deposited On: | 28 Sep 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Nov 2011 12:34 |
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