The coexistence in Australia under the context of multi-cultural society

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Katsamaporn Rakson

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This article is emphasized to study the concept of multi-culturalism in Australia and to observe the history of migration in Australia that has an impact on cultural diversity from past to present. The study in Australian culture, identity and society are interesting. The concept of multiculturalism has been widely implemented and integrated into Australian society integrated into Australian society, under the slogan ‘difference but not divided’. Australia provides democratic civic education as the main mechanism for their citizens in every level in order to create the understanding of living together among cultural diversity. In addition, the Australian government has implemented cultural diversity policy, emphasizing the process of creating and accepting the individual's identity, as well as the production and growth of various human resources in society.


 

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