M1_1: What do you think/feel about the term ‘CALD’?
In Western multicultural countries, there are typically three groups - the decimated and oppressed Indigenous, the colonising white majority, and everyone else. In Australia, this last group are referred to as the ‘Culturally and Linguistically Diverse’ (CALD). They used to be referred to as those of ‘non-English speaking background’ (NESB). In the US, ‘person of colour’ (POC) has gained traction, and in the UK, ‘Black and minority ethnic’ (BME) is commonly used. Some speak in skin colour - black, brown, white, olive, caramel, etc. Since it is independent of citizenship status, it includes all generations (first, second, and later), permanent and temporary residents, refugees and asylum seekers, and those of mixed race.
... And which do you think is more important - whether you feel Australian, or whether you are seen by others as Australian? (or American, British, Canadian, New Zealander, etc.). Would ‘new Australian’ work?
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