Year 9 NSW » History » Changing rights and freedoms: Aboriginal people » Stealing a generation (asssimilation)

Topic : Stealing a generation (asssimilation)

In this topic you will learn...

Chapter 1 : What was assimilation?

Chapter 2 : Why were children removed?

Chapter 3 : How were the children removed?

Chapter 4 : Consequences of removal

Children who were taken away from their families are known as the 'Stolen Generations'
It is difficult to find an Indigenous family that has not been damaged by the removal policy
Incidents of emotional, physical and sexual abuse were common for many of the children
There is a legacy of severe psychological damage among the stolen generations
Many of the children were left with no sense of identity or belonging when they grew up
Despair and isolation are two of the lasting consequences of the removal policy
Alcohol and drug abuse is much higher in the Indigenous community, than in the non-Indigenous community
Many white Australians believe that an apology for the removal policy is not necessary
This has angered many in the Indigenous community and has led to deep divisions within Australian society

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