The novel Cloudstreet by Tim Winton is the epic story of two Australian families" whose lives come together. ... The themes conveyed and the authors use of language also adds to the realist feel bringing across ideals of family, love and Australian culture. ... The Australian bush is portrayed strongly throughout the text, establishing to the audience the fact the family also shares the Australian culture and surroundings thus producing a very real environment. ... As we read the text our gained knowledge of each family confirms our views that they are real Australians. ... Winton uses...

• Word Count: 1597
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The 'Happiest Refugee' is a coming of age autobiography of Australian comedian Anh Do. ... The struggles Anh and his family were dealt when he first moved to Australia were very tough. The trip to Australia was mentally challenging and tough for Anh's family but they were a family who always stuck to the moto 'There's only two times in life, theres now and theres too late.' ... Being stranded on a boat in the middle of the sea, having an abusive and not being able to fit in to the culture are three of the events in Anh's life that he has hurdled over....

• Word Count: 580
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Josephine's culture and family expectations have a positive impact on her life choices and her identity. In the end, Josephine was able to accept her culture and traditions. ... Yet because my grandparents were born in Italy we weren't completely Australian.... She viewed her Italian culture and traditions as a barrier that separated her from society. ... "Well, I'm not sure whether everyone in this country will ever understand multiculturalism and that saddens me, because it's as much a part of Australian life as football and meat pies." ...

• Word Count: 1036
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"Looking for Alibrandi is an analysis of multi-cultural Australia and the struggles that each generation of immigrants has with finding their place in Australian society and defining their identity. Josephine, Christina, Nonna Katia and in fact all of the characters have a story to tell about culture in Australian society...

• Word Count: 764
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Aboriginal culture emphasizes the importance of family unity. This is evident in traditional Aboriginal cultures where the unity of the family and extended family is valued, as it enables the individual qualities of family members to enhance the overall standard of living. ... Therefore it is evident that traditional Aboriginal values concerning the importance of family love and unity are embraced within this text.In depicting the importance of white families embracing Aboriginal values regarding family, Winton is suggesting that owing to our historical ignorance, there is still much to learn...

• Word Count: 948
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

This paper outlines the differences in the cultures of the United States versus Asian Indian and Vietnamese cultures. ... Family is also a strong value in Vietnamese culture. ... As in India, family also plays a large role in Vietnamese culture. ... I could not find any diversity statements within the Sai Gon Cosmetics website, although it does state that their products are exported to U.S, Australia, New Zealand, among other countries. ... I asked her about life in India, and some of the major differences in the cultures. ...

• Word Count: 2503
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Contrast the effect that the cultural influences of Australian society in the 1930's and 1940's had upon the development of both Davy and Jack Meredith. ... Having this background told to us, later in the story when the Second World War is at its beginnings, we can see how Davy feels he has betrayed the culture that formed him. ... Eventually, Sam Burlington is cleared of the charges, and leaves Australia. ... The Depression in Australia, as described by Davy, came slowly at first, but then hit with all the ferocity of a "slide of earth". " It was like a great river flooding or cha...

• Word Count: 1059
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

At first he son could not understand the physical nature of his father, the hardships that he has endured, or the Polish Culture that he hangs onto. ... As the father hangs onto his Polish culture, his son is slowly conforming to the new Australian way of life. ... To the parents, the house represents their desire to retain their European culture that they have left behind. ...

• Word Count: 681
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Josie struggles to be fully emancipated through her relationships with friends, relationships with family and her culture and traditions. ... Josie's identity and emancipation are dependent on her family culture and traditions. Events of her culture and traditions are tomato day, having to go to Nonna's house every day and discovering her family history. ... She doesn't like this day and she finds it very embarrassing to share with Australian people. ... Josie's emancipation is made up of her relationships with friends, relationships with family and culture and traditions. ...

• Word Count: 960
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In modern China it is common for three generations of the one family to live together in the one unit or flat the size of an average Australian house that accommodates only one generation. ... The one-child policy is an interference to China's culture. ...

• Word Count: 740
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School