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This 5 page paper looks a the problem of aboriginal disadvantage and assess whether or not native culture may be a causal factor in that disadvantage. The types of disadvantage and potential cultural influences are discussed. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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Key Indicators Report has seen regular reports undertaken following their commissioning in 2002 that assess the disadvantage with reference to 45 quantitative indicators (SCRGSP, 2011). It is notable that the
report is showing an ongoing significant disparity in many areas including life expectancy, child mortality, educational attainment and economic well being and employment. It may be argued that there are
potentially many causes of the disparity or disadvantage, one of these potential causes has been argued as culture. To assess this as a potential cause of disadvantage it is necessary
to look at the way culture and disadvantage are or are not aligned in a causal fashion. The aspect of education may be seen as an indicator that is
interdependent with others areas where there are noted disadvantages; those who have a higher level of education and graduate high school are more likely to be employed, have better health
and less likely to be involved in crime (SCRGSP, 2011; Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2002). It has been found that indigenous students regularly underperform and are the most disadvantaged student
group (Frigo, 1999). In research undertaken by the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) it was found that at primary school level indigenous students would usually be lag by approximately two years
in terms of numeracy (QS A, 2003). The lower performance level has been attributed to disproportionate levels of absence on the part of the indigenous students hindering progress, with absences
being linked to the students cultural responsibilities and the societal attitudes towards education (Bourke et al, 2000). Sarra (2003) also has similar findings, stating that the blame for the poor
performance is often placed in the context of the fault of the student and the community with little consideration of the influences of the culture which are causing the absences.
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