Here symbolism is used; the "barrier " is a metaphor for their separation from the host society and implies the chance of belonging is limited. ... Many Australians would disagree with the point of view, still believing in their pride for their country, that she portrays as it does not reflect positively on Australia, even though it may have been the truth at the time. ... Prejudice and racism are still part of the cultural landscape....

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The discrepancy in treatment fuels prejudices within the black community, ultimately harming their desire and push for truly equal rights. ... Malcolm later comes to condemn this hairstyle and the symbolism it stands for in the black community, even claiming that the hairstyle shouts to everyone who looks at his head, Im ashamed to be a Negro [but] he [will] discover enough black self-pride to have that mess clipped off (Malcolm 144). ...

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