In the last few months we have seen a lot of racism and a lot of the times it just takes just one taunt or push or shove and then that student is traumatised and is not able to focus on their studies. They are usually scared for their lives.
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Racism felt by students
A lot of Muslims and some Asian students felt that Australia is not a safe place after one or two taunts. But in actual fact it is.
Muslim women have to wear the hijab and many of the locals don't want to sit near them on the tram, train or bus for fear of attack and terrorism. In fact some of the locals think of them as terrorist.
Name calling and attacks
Earlier this year a Japanese student was attacked in Perth. It left them traumatised. Students in Melbourne have been called names and other things.
Speaking up
In Asian cultures we learn not to speak up and to obey our masters. But in Australia speaking up is encouraged. In university this is encouraged.
But to some extent what can governments and universities do to support students?
International students are paying around $16000-$32000 per year on tuition and even more for student services, whilst domestic students have HECS and pay 10X less that amount. Government and universities should charge the same fee. Universities should try and use this money to improve their student services and their presence on campus. Meanwhile unis should also have a better international student support service in place for International students and employ more staff for counselling services.
What do you think? Is Australia racist?
Racism felt by students
A lot of Muslims and some Asian students felt that Australia is not a safe place after one or two taunts. But in actual fact it is.
Muslim women have to wear the hijab and many of the locals don't want to sit near them on the tram, train or bus for fear of attack and terrorism. In fact some of the locals think of them as terrorist.
Name calling and attacks
Earlier this year a Japanese student was attacked in Perth. It left them traumatised. Students in Melbourne have been called names and other things.
Speaking up
In Asian cultures we learn not to speak up and to obey our masters. But in Australia speaking up is encouraged. In university this is encouraged.
But to some extent what can governments and universities do to support students?
International students are paying around $16000-$32000 per year on tuition and even more for student services, whilst domestic students have HECS and pay 10X less that amount. Government and universities should charge the same fee. Universities should try and use this money to improve their student services and their presence on campus. Meanwhile unis should also have a better international student support service in place for International students and employ more staff for counselling services.
What do you think? Is Australia racist?
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