The term ‘aborigine’ and how their point of view is represented in Australian literature

                                                      

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-9)

AUSTRALIAN LITERATURE

ASSIGNMENT 

July 2022 and January 2023 Session

Course Code: MEG-09 

2. What do you understand by the term ‘aborigine’? How is their point of view represented in Australian literature?

The term 'Aborigine' refers to the indigenous peoples of Australia, who have inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years before European colonization. The Aboriginal peoples have a rich and diverse culture that encompasses many different languages, traditions, and ways of life. However, the Aboriginal peoples have suffered greatly since the arrival of Europeans, including dispossession of land, forced removal of children, and systemic discrimination. 

In Australian literature, the point of view of Aboriginal peoples is represented through a range of different perspectives and genres. Aboriginal writers such as Alexis Wright, Kim Scott, and Tara June Winch have created a powerful body of work that reflects their experiences and perspectives as Indigenous Australians.

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