What is demography?
The study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.
In what year did the Australian population reach 20 million? How quickly is the population growing?
December 4, Nov 2003. The world's current growth rate is about 1.3%, representing a doubling time of 54 years.
How many Aboriginal people are estimated to have lived in Australia before Europeans arrived?
estimated to have been at least 315 000.
What the two main ways the population can grow? What percentage of the population growth in 2010 can be attributed to each way?
overseas migration - 53% and more births than deaths - 47%
What is the total fertility rate for 2010?
1.78
What was the total fertility rate for Australia in 1935? How does this compare to other years? Why do you think that it compares this way?
2.1. from 1935 it went up to about 3.5 in the early 1960's and then it has gone down ever since because of the great depression.
What is the trend in the fertility rate for Australia since 1950?
overall declining and now its on a little plateau
What is the average size of a family in Australia? How does that compare to the US?
in 2010 the average size family is about 2.6 persons per household. the United States have the same average family size of 2.6 persons per household.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Are we a Racist Nation
Who is the author and what is his job title?
Graeme Innes, race discrimination commissioner
Who does he work for and what is supposed to do in this job?
Australian Government. The Race Discrimination Commissioner's role is established under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Part of his/her role is to promote an understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, the Act. The Commissioner also prepares guidelines for the avoidance of breach of the Act. Complaints about racial discrimination should be directed to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (refer to separate record).
What does the author say is often the beginning of a racist comment? Have you every heard anyone use this line to say something racist? If so, what did they say?
''I'm not racist, but . . .'' no
What percent of Australians are born overseas or have an overseas parent?
50 per cent of Australians are born overseas or have an overseas-born parent
What is a 'monoculture'?
one culture
What are some welcome benefits of online technology?
social communication, work etc.
What are some unwelcome results of online social media?
cyber bullying and hacking
What makes racism online so dangerous?
you can do it on anonymous and can lead to suicide
What will help stop racism online?
sensors, so if you say something racist you get booting or in trouble
What does the author suggest we need to do to stop racism?
"We need to act together, without delay, to eradicate racism and racial inequality in all of its forms - to find a solution. This is a real zero-tolerance approach, not a ''zero-acknowledgment'' approach."
Graeme Innes, race discrimination commissioner
Who does he work for and what is supposed to do in this job?
Australian Government. The Race Discrimination Commissioner's role is established under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Part of his/her role is to promote an understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, the Act. The Commissioner also prepares guidelines for the avoidance of breach of the Act. Complaints about racial discrimination should be directed to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (refer to separate record).
What does the author say is often the beginning of a racist comment? Have you every heard anyone use this line to say something racist? If so, what did they say?
''I'm not racist, but . . .'' no
What percent of Australians are born overseas or have an overseas parent?
50 per cent of Australians are born overseas or have an overseas-born parent
What is a 'monoculture'?
one culture
What are some welcome benefits of online technology?
social communication, work etc.
What are some unwelcome results of online social media?
cyber bullying and hacking
What makes racism online so dangerous?
you can do it on anonymous and can lead to suicide
What will help stop racism online?
sensors, so if you say something racist you get booting or in trouble
What does the author suggest we need to do to stop racism?
"We need to act together, without delay, to eradicate racism and racial inequality in all of its forms - to find a solution. This is a real zero-tolerance approach, not a ''zero-acknowledgment'' approach."
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