Abstract
This article critiques the label ‘African-Australian,’ which has been widely adopted in both popular and academic discourse without critical attention to its relevance and impact. The blanket application of the label ‘African-Australian’ to new entrants from Southern Sudan in particular, as well as refugees and migrants in general, homogenises their experiences and must be unpacked. Doing this requires consideration of two inter-linked aspects; the meaningfulness of Africa as a label and the impact of imposed bureaucratic labels.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-79 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Australasian Review of African Studies |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- refugees
- Australia
- South Sudan