Aboriginal reserves
Definition
Aboriginal reserves are designated areas in Australia where Indigenous people have land rights and are able to maintain their cultural practices.
Analogy
Aboriginal reserves are like protected cultural bubbles within the larger Australian landscape, where Indigenous people can preserve their traditions and ways of life.
Related terms
Assimilation policies: Government policies that aimed to integrate Indigenous peoples into mainstream society by eradicating their cultural practices.
Native title: The recognition of Indigenous Australians' traditional rights and interests in land, as recognized by Australian law.
Stolen Generations: Refers to the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families with the aim of assimilating them into white culture.
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