Voices of Australia: Activity sheet 7 - rightsED

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Voices of Australia - Activity sheet 7

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Reflecting on literature

Consider the following questions in regards to your favourite novel/film/poem/song or English text book (see the resource list for ideas).

• What themes around diversity appear in this work?
• Are there any rights in conflict? (i.e. the right to live free of discrimination)
• Is discrimination occurring in any way? Who is responsible for discrimination? Is it direct or indirect discrimination?
• Is the author/artist being discriminatory in any way? Is there any event or background information that you know of, that may have shaped the author's opinion?
• What does this work say about the relationship between rights and responsibilities that we have in our society?
• Is there any conflict between the needs of the individual and the needs of society?
• Are there any examples of compassion and/or respect for others in our society?
• Does this work give you a greater understanding/empathy for other groups in society?
• Does the work raise any similar issues in your class/school/community/society?