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I've got to an assignment where I present both sides of an argument, I have two to choose from:
should the date of 26 Jan as Australia Day be changed?
is there room for Indigenous culture in modern Australian society?
I really like both options, as someone originally from NZ where it isn't perfect but our Indigenous culture is held is much more esteem, I like the culture argument but also as someone who is firmly in the move the date camp, I'm also interested in that. which should I choose?
My gut feel is that 2. is less controversial. Lots of material around to discuss too, as you could compare how other cultures have fared in this 'multicultural' society and extrapolate to indigenous culture. Also how indigenous culture has already fared - place name changes, inclusion in football teams, bush tucker going mainstream etc.. Lots of things to say about what's succeeded and what's failed.
Option 1, though, will instantly start an argument. A nasty one. Very polarising topic. All the above is just my opinion, though. It's your choice.
Some really valid points! Thank you so much, I looked at number 2 and couldn't quite get my head around what information I use.