After weeks of research, lectures and discussion I felt it was time to reflect on what I had learnt. Aside from gaining lots of knowledge on Indigenous Australian's and their culture, I have gained a whole new perspective on how I view them personally. I am ashamed to look back and think of what my perceptions were before undertaking this class. I have never considered myself to be a racist or person who condones any kind of predjudice, however I have come to realise that I may have had a subconcious attitude toward Aboriginal culture that I was not aware of. I think people who are uneducated about Australia's rich history with its people, become desensitized to the way Indigenous Australians are portrayed. I am glad I now have the knowledge to form an accurate, fair and compassionate perspective on a group of people who are vital to our country's history.
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