From colonial superstition to the hairyman : Aboriginality and the politics of race
journal contribution
posted on 2010-01-01, 00:00authored byJuliet O'Conor
This is an examination of the changing representation of Aboriginality with particular focus on the characterization of Indigenous protagonists, in three twentieth century Australian narratives from the legend genre. The colonial and assimilationist discourses which inform the earlier narratives are contrasted with a recent radical alternative.
History
Journal
Papers : explorations into children's literature
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pagination
11 - 24
Publisher
Deakin University, School of Communication and Creative Arts
Location
Burwood, Vic.
ISSN
1034-9243
eISSN
1837-4530
Indigenous content
This research output may contain the names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. We apologise for any distress that may occur.
Language
eng
Publication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal
Copyright notice
2010, Deakin University, School of Communication and Creative Arts