1.There have been many definitions of culture offered by a variety of writers over the last 200 – 300 years. Consider this definition; “Culture is a fuzzy set of basic assumptions and values, orientations to life, beliefs, policies, procedures and behavioural conventions that are shared by a group of people, and that influence (but do not determine) each member’s behaviour and his/her interpretations of the ‘meaning’ of other people’s behaviour” (Spencer‐Oatey, 2008, p.3).
Discuss what you think of this definition and compare and contrast it with one or more alternative definitions that you identify in the literature.
Spencer‐Oatey, H. (2008). Culturally Speaking: Culture, Communication and Politeness Theory (2nd ed). London, UK: Continuum
2. Choose ONE (1) cultural construction from race, gender OR class, define that construction and discuss how it impacts on a person’s ability to participate in education in Australia. Use at least 4 peer reviewed references to support your answer.
3. Describe THREE (3) other sites of racial segregation that have existed in Australia, using good peer reviewed references to support your answer.
4. Do you think it is important for human service workers to understand their own cultural values and beliefs? OUTLINE THREE (3) reasons why or why not using good references to support your discussion.
5. Define what is meant by Native Title in Australia and discuss THREE (3) positive outcomes from the Native Title Act (1993) for Aboriginal peoples
