TERM 1
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DEFINITION 1
Good Morning fellow delegates,Language is about who you
are; it is part of your upbringing, growing up in this country is
part of your identity, speaking this language is part of your
identity. Australians have attempted to grab an identity in
which makes us, us; An identity which makes it easy to bond
with other Australians.
TERM 2
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DEFINITION 2
This true Australian identity has been formed through the
language in which we speak. Langua ge and culture are intricately
related and depend on each other. O ur language which we speak
has formed many cultural attitudes a nd values which we immerse
ourselves in. Many Australian texts ha ve strong distinctive features
which represent the masculinity wh ich is found in our nation.
TERM 3
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DEFINITION 3
A male-dominated representation w hich displays the trait of
masculinity can be shown through th e text The Australian Legend
by Russell Ward. In the text, males a re represented as practical,
rough and disaffectionate, this can al so be seen through the
constant use of the word he which s hows the male dominance in
the text thus supporting the strong m acho like characteristics of
Australian men.
TERM 4
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DEFINITION 4
The anti-authoritarian attitude of me n can be seen when Ward
says He is a fiercely independent person who hates officiousness
and authority. This attitude can displa y the value of freedom
which men like to have. The freedo m of being able to gamble,
drink, swear and have fun with your m ates without the authority
getting in the way is a true attribute to your typical Australian
man.
TERM 5
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DEFINITION 5
Men are also displayed having the attitude of supporting your
mate, even if they are in the wrong this shows the great
value of mateship which bonds men together.
