A study of the racist atitudes of some Australians toward migrant Australians, highligting the ‘wog’ syndrome. Investigtes the discrimination shown in the workforce towards groups such as the Lebanese, and its human effects such as the loss of self-esteem. Includes the views of Robert Cameron (White Australia Movement) and children.
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ACMI Identifier
508145
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Lebanese - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Race relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Discrimination - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Lebanese - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Racism - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → White Australia Policy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)