Stop xenophobia
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Stop xenophobia
Xenophobia is the fear of that which is perceived to be strange or foreign. This curation collection also includes all the 'isms' in the world; racism, sexism, etc. Including homophobia. When are people going to realise that this behaviour is not right. Please stop it now and be inclusive in your world views. Reduce the hate in the world and stop all forms of violence against people.
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August 9, 2016 6:14 PM
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My #indigenousdad would never forget my name, he was the epitome of love and honour

My #indigenousdad would never forget my name, he was the epitome of love and honour | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Noongar woman Gina Williams was one of the first to take up the viral #indigenousdads campaign on Twitter. Here's why she did.
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August 7, 2016 9:31 PM
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The hidden curriculum in surgery says it's not for women

The hidden curriculum in surgery says it's not for women | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The proportion of female surgical trainees is rising, but at a slower rate than other specialties.
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August 7, 2016 6:02 AM
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Indigenous dads are responding to Bill Leak's horrible cartoon in the most powerful way

Indigenous dads are responding to Bill Leak's horrible cartoon in the most powerful way | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
#IndigenousDads is a lesson in how to counter hate with love.
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August 5, 2016 2:51 AM
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Advertising executive tells job seeker the agency already has enough 'brown skin people' Banjo Advertising Australia

Advertising executive tells job seeker the agency already has enough 'brown skin people' Banjo Advertising Australia | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
It's been one faux pas after another in the industry that seems to have moved on little from the world of the TV series Mad Men . - New Zealand Herald
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August 4, 2016 5:56 PM
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Bill Leak cartoon an 'attack' on Aboriginal people

Bill Leak cartoon an 'attack' on Aboriginal people | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A cartoon published by The Australian newspaper portraying an Aboriginal man with a beer can and not remembering his son's name is an attack on Indigenous people, a community leader says.
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August 3, 2016 9:17 PM
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What bit about the wrongs of sexual threats against women do courts and men not get?

What bit about the wrongs of sexual threats against women do courts and men not get? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A case in Sydney is the latest instance in which the powers-that-be contribute to the widespread victim-blaming and perpetrator-exonerating in relation to cyber violence against women and girls.
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August 3, 2016 6:35 PM
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Infamous Australian race riots mined for dark laughter - BBC News

Infamous Australian race riots mined for dark laughter - BBC News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
No-one is a hero in a new Australian film that asks tough questions about racism, violence and stupidity.
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July 31, 2016 4:01 AM
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Constance Wu on 'whitewashing': 'Our heroes don't look like Matt Damon'

Constance Wu on 'whitewashing': 'Our heroes don't look like Matt Damon' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
"Fresh Off the Boat" star Constance Wu says she is sick of Hollywood "whitewashing" heroism.
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July 30, 2016 11:32 PM
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Donald Trump Criticizes Muslim Family of Slain U.S. Soldier, Drawing Ire

Donald Trump Criticizes Muslim Family of Slain U.S. Soldier, Drawing Ire | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
In an ABC interview, Mr. Trump implied that Ghazala Khan’s silence while her husband spoke about their soldier son’s death at the Democratic convention may have been because of her Muslim faith.
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July 29, 2016 6:23 PM
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Being transgender is not a mental illness, and the WHO should acknowledge this

Being transgender is not a mental illness, and the WHO should acknowledge this | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Poor mental health in transgender people is primarily the product of social stigma and violence. This counters the view that being transgender is itself pathological.
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July 28, 2016 3:40 AM
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Northern Territory government and role of racism to be investigated by royal commission

Northern Territory government and role of racism to be investigated by royal commission | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The role of racism, and the adequacy of the Northern Territory government's response to reports into its juvenile justice system, will be examined by
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July 25, 2016 3:44 AM
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Curtis Cheng's son calls on Pauline Hanson to stop referencing his dad in racial comments

Curtis Cheng's son calls on Pauline Hanson to stop referencing his dad in racial comments | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The son of murdered NSW police accountant Curtis Cheng has called on Pauline Hanson to stop citing his father's death in her political comments.
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July 23, 2016 3:54 AM
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How Muslim Australians are being terrorised every single day

How Muslim Australians are being terrorised every single day | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
When we talk about people's legitimate fears, we need to talk about the fear of those who face daily personal attacks because of their background.
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August 8, 2016 4:27 AM
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Does racism make us sick?

Does racism make us sick? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
In highlighting the importance of retaining section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, shadow attorney general Mark Dreyfus said racial discrimination can make people sick.
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August 7, 2016 6:09 PM
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Islamophobia has become normal. Our challenge now is dismantling it without doing more damage

Islamophobia has become normal. Our challenge now is dismantling it without doing more damage | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Words and actions of extremists at both ends further fuel each other's causes. Meanwhile everyone else is caught up in between.
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August 6, 2016 3:16 AM
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Barack Obama Wrote An Essay About Feminism Every Man Needs To Read

Barack Obama Wrote An Essay About Feminism Every Man Needs To Read | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
POTUS tore into the bullsh*t double standards women face. ��
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August 4, 2016 6:45 PM
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The Australian defends 'insulting' Bill Leak cartoon - BBC News

The Australian defends 'insulting' Bill Leak cartoon - BBC News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A high-profile Australian cartoonist faces criticism for a drawing of an Indigenous man that critics describe as "ugly, insulting and embarrassing".
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August 3, 2016 11:44 PM
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What is holding back Asian Australians as leaders? - Opinion

What is holding back Asian Australians as leaders? - Opinion | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Could the emphasis on hard work and high marks be a hindrance, not a help?
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August 3, 2016 7:04 PM
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Voices From Donald Trump’s Rallies, Uncensored

Voices From Donald Trump’s Rallies, Uncensored | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Mr. Trump’s supporters often chant vitriolic, even violent slogans at his campaign events. New York Times reporters documented examples over several weeks.
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August 1, 2016 11:22 PM
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Top blokes, totally out of character: when five white men beat an Aboriginal man to death

Top blokes, totally out of character: when five white men beat an Aboriginal man to death | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Those are the facts. Justice Martin then had the task of interpreting them. He concluded that this ‘crime is toward the lower end of the scale of seriousness for crimes of manslaughter’.
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July 31, 2016 3:58 AM
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Saatchi boss Kevin Roberts disciplined over gender comments

Saatchi boss Kevin Roberts disciplined over gender comments | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The chairman of advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi, Kevin Roberts, is put on leave for saying the debate on gender bias in the industry is "all over".
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July 30, 2016 7:23 AM
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Australian TV host Karl Stefanovic sorry for 'ignorant' jokes - BBC News

Australian TV host Karl Stefanovic sorry for 'ignorant' jokes - BBC News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The presenter of an Australian breakfast show apologises to the LGBT community for making a series of jokes about cross dressers.
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July 29, 2016 3:57 AM
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The tragi-comedy Down Under appropriates Cronulla rather than offering insight

The tragi-comedy Down Under appropriates Cronulla rather than offering insight | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The male coming of age tale Down Under is set in the aftermath of the 2005 Cronulla riots. But while entertaining, the film doesn't help us understand the racism at the heart of these traumatic events.
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July 26, 2016 9:40 PM
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Julia Gillard backs Hillary Clinton, urging voters to call out sexism in politics

Julia Gillard backs Hillary Clinton, urging voters to call out sexism in politics | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Julia Gillard has compared the abuse she faced as Australia's first female prime minister with opposition to US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, implorin
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July 24, 2016 12:37 AM
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Tanzania has just banned lube to 'curb homosexuality'

Tanzania has just banned lube to 'curb homosexuality' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The Tanzanian government has banned the import and sale of sexual lubricants as part of a sustained crackdown on the country's LGBT+ community.   "It is true that the government has banned the importation and use of the jelly to curb the spread of HIV," Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu told local media. He said that lubricant encourages homosexuality, which is against the law in the east African country and can be punished by life imprisonment.
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