James Jupp

Social cohesion in Australia

Introduction John Nieuwenhuysen 1. The quest for harmony James Jupp 2. The conditions for social cohesion Andrew Markus and Liudmila Kirpitchenko 3. Social cohesion in a diverse society Nick Economou 4. Government initiatives for social cohesion Stewart Foster 5. The landmark of Cronulla Jock Collins 6. Policing the other: Lebanese young people in a climate of conflict Rob White 7. Religious resurgence and diversity and social cohesion in Australia Gary D. Bouma and Rod Ling 8. Family and nation: the indigenous /non-indigenous relationship Tim Rowse 9. Social cohesion and cultural fragility: paradoxes of indigenous rapports with Eurasian Australia Robert Nelson 10. Educational attainment and interethnic marriage Siew-ean Khoo 11. Unions and the workplace Santina Bertone 12. Education Hurriyet Babacan 13. The media Andrew Jakubowicz 14. Sport Brett Hutchins 15. Terrorism and the politics Jenny Hocking 16. The arts and social cohesion Robert Nelson 15. Human rights and social cohesion Gabrielle McKinnon 16. Human rights and social cohesion: would a Bill of Rights enhance social cohesion in Australia? Gabrielle McKinnon.

From 'White Australia' to 'part of Asia': recent shifts in Australian immigration policy towards the region

This article examines the impact on Australia of population movements in the Asia-Pacific region since 1945, with special reference to the period since 1975 that marked the termination of the restrictive ‘White Australia Policy.’ That policy, which had its origins in racist theories popular at the end of the nineteenth century, isolated Australia from its immediate region and kept it tied to its European and, more specifically, British origins. The impact of population, trade and capital movements in the region has been such as to make Australia ‘part of Asia.’ Nevertheless, public opinion has yet to accept these changes fully, especially when they involve changing the ethnic character of the resident population. It is concluded that the generation which has grown up since 1945 and which is now starting to dominate politics and intellectual life will find it easier to reorient Australia than did the previous generation, despite continuing ambivalence in public attitudes. The presence in Australia of large numbers of permanent residents and citizens of Asian origin is a necessary factor in expediting change.

Building Coalitions: The Australian Labor Party and the 1993 General Election

Both major contestants in the 1993 election appealed to fear and uncertainty among voters in general, but there were differences in their conceptualisation of the society to which they were appealing. Labor had spent many years cultivating sections of the electorate such as women, immigrants, youth, unionists, welfare beneficiaries and the organisations claiming to represent them. In their view society was built up from social groups and Labor sought to create coalitions of these. In the Liberal view, strongly influenced by public choice theory, society was made up of individuals and their families and public policy was distorted by special claims. Labor appealed more consistently to social groups than the opposition and its success led to some questioning of the oppositions approach within its own ranks.

Refugees and Asylum Seekers as Victims: The Australian Case

Australia has had two centuries of state planned and controlled immigration, with official policies excluding those felt undesirable for racial, social or economic reasons, Visa controls have been tightened in recent years even against the previously welcomed British. Australia has also accepted refugees for permanent settlement under the 1951 UN Convention. Since the 1990s this approach has been steadily modified, making it increasingly difficult to achieve settlement as an asylum seeker. Detention in prison-like camps, limitation of the right to permanent residence, and policies designed to expedite homeland return have all led to victimisation of the relatively small numbers seeking asylum outside the universal visa system. This has been accompanied by forcible removal to locations outside Australian territory and attempts to limit rights of appeal. Official demonisation of asylum seekers has damaged public acceptance of refugees, while draconian policies towards them have undermined Australia’s previous reputation as a safe haven.

Immigration and ethnicity

This article shows that, compared with some recent elections, ethnic and immigration issues attracted little interest in 2007, in spite of record high levels of immigration under the Government of John Howard. Ironically the Chinese vote may have played a role in Howards loss in the seat of Bennelong.

Preface: A New Era in Australian Multiculturalism?

All Australian governments Commonwealth, State and Territory have subscribed to public policies broadly termed ‘multiculturalism’ for the past three decades. Yet in recent years, there has been a growing reaction against this approach, partly inspired by international events, partly by debates elsewhere and especially in Europe and North America. Concern with social cohesion and integration has spread from academics to the media and political actors. This reflects the undoubted fact that Australian multiculturalism was developed in the 1970s primarily as an immigrant settlement programme based on European Christian migration since 1947. It excluded Indigenous affairs by mutual agreement and did not address the issue of assimilating those of non-Christian religions and cultures. Its popular support rested on organised ethnic groups whose members were increasingly enfranchised. Their major demands were for equality of opportunity and the preservation of languages and cultures. The papers in this collection address the changing environment of the four decades since the ending of the White Australia Policy and the consequent growth of communities that had previously been excluded; most of these originated in neighbouring Asian societies. This made ‘racism’ in the traditional sense a higher priority than hitherto, as recently announced in the Gillard government’s revival of multiculturalism. Among large and growing Asian communities analysed here are the Chinese and Indians, while others include the Vietnamese, Koreans, Filipinos and

Orthodox Churches in Australia

This book provides an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of Eastern Christian churches in Europe, the Middle East, America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Written by leading international scholars in the field, it examines both Orthodox and Oriental churches from the end of the Cold War up to the present day. The book offers a unique insight into the myriad church-state relations in Eastern Christianity and tackles contemporary concerns, opportunities and challenges, such as religious revival after the fall of communism; churches and democracy; relations between Orthodox, Catholic and Greek Catholic churches; religious education and monastic life; the size and structure of congregations; and the impact of migration, secularisation and globalisation on Eastern Christianity in the twenty-first century.

Social Cohesion in Australia: THE DYNAMICS OF SOCIAL COHESION

Introduction John Nieuwenhuysen 1. The quest for harmony James Jupp 2. The conditions for social cohesion Andrew Markus and Liudmila Kirpitchenko 3. Social cohesion in a diverse society Nick Economou 4. Government initiatives for social cohesion Stewart Foster 5. The landmark of Cronulla Jock Collins 6. Policing the other: Lebanese young people in a climate of conflict Rob White 7. Religious resurgence and diversity and social cohesion in Australia Gary D. Bouma and Rod Ling 8. Family and nation: the indigenous /non-indigenous relationship Tim Rowse 9. Social cohesion and cultural fragility: paradoxes of indigenous rapports with Eurasian Australia Robert Nelson 10. Educational attainment and interethnic marriage Siew-ean Khoo 11. Unions and the workplace Santina Bertone 12. Education Hurriyet Babacan 13. The media Andrew Jakubowicz 14. Sport Brett Hutchins 15. Terrorism and the politics Jenny Hocking 16. The arts and social cohesion Robert Nelson 15. Human rights and social cohesion Gabrielle McKinnon 16. Human rights and social cohesion: would a Bill of Rights enhance social cohesion in Australia? Gabrielle McKinnon.

Social Cohesion in Australia: List of contributors

Introduction John Nieuwenhuysen 1. The quest for harmony James Jupp 2. The conditions for social cohesion Andrew Markus and Liudmila Kirpitchenko 3. Social cohesion in a diverse society Nick Economou 4. Government initiatives for social cohesion Stewart Foster 5. The landmark of Cronulla Jock Collins 6. Policing the other: Lebanese young people in a climate of conflict Rob White 7. Religious resurgence and diversity and social cohesion in Australia Gary D. Bouma and Rod Ling 8. Family and nation: the indigenous /non-indigenous relationship Tim Rowse 9. Social cohesion and cultural fragility: paradoxes of indigenous rapports with Eurasian Australia Robert Nelson 10. Educational attainment and interethnic marriage Siew-ean Khoo 11. Unions and the workplace Santina Bertone 12. Education Hurriyet Babacan 13. The media Andrew Jakubowicz 14. Sport Brett Hutchins 15. Terrorism and the politics Jenny Hocking 16. The arts and social cohesion Robert Nelson 15. Human rights and social cohesion Gabrielle McKinnon 16. Human rights and social cohesion: would a Bill of Rights enhance social cohesion in Australia? Gabrielle McKinnon.

Social Cohesion in Australia: Frontmatter

Introduction John Nieuwenhuysen 1. The quest for harmony James Jupp 2. The conditions for social cohesion Andrew Markus and Liudmila Kirpitchenko 3. Social cohesion in a diverse society Nick Economou 4. Government initiatives for social cohesion Stewart Foster 5. The landmark of Cronulla Jock Collins 6. Policing the other: Lebanese young people in a climate of conflict Rob White 7. Religious resurgence and diversity and social cohesion in Australia Gary D. Bouma and Rod Ling 8. Family and nation: the indigenous /non-indigenous relationship Tim Rowse 9. Social cohesion and cultural fragility: paradoxes of indigenous rapports with Eurasian Australia Robert Nelson 10. Educational attainment and interethnic marriage Siew-ean Khoo 11. Unions and the workplace Santina Bertone 12. Education Hurriyet Babacan 13. The media Andrew Jakubowicz 14. Sport Brett Hutchins 15. Terrorism and the politics Jenny Hocking 16. The arts and social cohesion Robert Nelson 15. Human rights and social cohesion Gabrielle McKinnon 16. Human rights and social cohesion: would a Bill of Rights enhance social cohesion in Australia? Gabrielle McKinnon.