Convenient labels, inaccurate representations : turning Southern Sudanese refugees into 'African-Australians'

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)57-79
Number of pages23
JournalAustralasian Review of African Studies
Volume32
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • refugees
  • Australia
  • South Sudan

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