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The Construction of Africa and African-Australians in Australian Media
The purpose of this form is to assist my research for my Society and Culture Personal Interest Project. I aim to assess “The construction of Africa and Africans in Australian media and its impact on the perception of African Australians" through a discussion based on the perspectives and observations of different Australians.
Disclaimer: Anyone can complete this survey. Most questions in this survey are optional, and all responses are submitted anonymously. Please answer honestly and authentically where applicable (you may skip questions you feel uncomfortable to answer). All answers are welcome and are treated confidential within and outside of this project.
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What generation are you from?
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Gen Z (1996 - PRESENT)
Gen Y (1977 - 1995)
Gen X (1965 - 1976)
Baby Boomers (1946 - 1964)
What is you cultural background/ethnic origin? e.g. Spanish, Korean, French etc.
Your answer
What is your nationality/where were you born?
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Australian
Other:
What state//territory do you currently live in?
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NSW
QLD
VIC
SA
WA
TAS
ACT
NT
Other:
What are your main sources of media?
Social Media (e.g. Instagram, facebook, Twitter etc.)
TV News (e.g. channel 7, sbs, etc.)
Newspapers and/or magazines
Radio
Advertisments
Internet
Phone (e.g emails etc.)
Other:
Do you believe what is reported in Australian media?
Always
Most times
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Other:
Clear selection
Do you believe the Australian media addresses issues of racism appropriately? Why/why not?
Your answer
Do you believe the media plays a role in influencing your personal perspective on other cultures and ethnic groups outside of your own?
Yes
No
Other:
Clear selection
What kind of images of Africa have you seen in Australian media e.g. on charity ads, the news, social media etc.
Your answer
Based on these images, what is your personal/general perception of Africa?
Your answer
Do you know of any stereotypes about Africa and Africans? If yes, please list them and where you came across them.
Your answer
Do you believe that there is an African Gang Problem in Australia, specifically in Melbourne?
Yes
No
Not sure
Other:
Clear selection
How would you describe the depiction of African Australians in media, in recent years? Is this portrayal fair/unfair?
Your answer
Have you witnessed or experienced racism/racial discrimination? If comfortable, please detail the occurrence below.
Your answer
How would you describe the media’s reporting on “Australia's African gang crisis”?(multiple boxes can be ticked)
Politically motivated
Racially motivated
Racist
Accurate
Exaggerated
Factual
Ignorant
Positive
Negative
Fear mongering/scare tactic
Truthful
demonisation
generalising
Other:
(The Guardian, 2018). How do you feel when around a black person/group of black people and why? E.g. unsafe, threatened, indifferent, normal, comfortable etc.
Your answer
What is the greatest factor that influences your perspective on African Australians? e.g. media, family, exposure, politicians, etc.
Your answer
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