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ERIC Number: EJ380677
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Aboriginal Education as Internal Colonialism: The Schooling of an Indigenous Minority in Australia.
Welch, A. R.
Comparative Education, v24 n2 p203-15 1988
Suggests "internal colonialism" explains policies and practices of Australia's Aboriginal education programs. Traces Australia's colonial history from the late 18th century, detailing examples of White ethnocentrism and culture conflict between Aboriginal and White settlers. Examines education of Aboriginal in context of continuing racial bias. 70 references. (TES)
Descriptors: Colonialism, Cultural Differences, Culture Conflict, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Land Settlement, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Racial Bias, Role of Education, Social Discrimination
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Aboriginal People; Australia; Australians; Internal Colonialism
Note: Theme issue with title "Education and Minority Groups. Special Number 11."