Survey hints at hidden racism – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

A recent Guardian Essential Poll – while assessing attitudes to politics – asked participants about their attitudes to racism. Some surprising results were given, “People are scared to say … …”

The Guardian Essential survey this fortnight suggests that voters, having made their choice on 18 May, are more likely to think the Morrison government’s policies will make a positive difference to Australia (41%) than a negative one (23%).

Voters were also asked about their family backgrounds and their attitudes to various statements about racism. The results of the survey suggest over a third of Australians who are first- or second-generation immigrants agree that they have personally experienced racism (36%) or racial discrimination in Australia (38%).

Despite this lived experience, a majority in the sample seem to think there is too much political correctness. Almost two-thirds (62%) agree with the statement: “People are scared to say what they really think because they don’t want to be labelled as racist.”

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/sep/04/the-big-tune-out-few-australians-follow-politics-closely-guardian-essential-poll-shows

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	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.