Just as including He/She/They in your bio was recently considered an ‘in’ thing (at least until a few months ago), the term ‘Settler’ is also laden with symbolism, solidarity, and wokeness. But like many academic constructs, it does not always hold up to strong scrutiny. Settler colonialism originally referred to the process by which colonial … Continue reading On Settler Colonialism
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The First Convict-Voyage to Australia
Australia today has a population of 27 million and a GDP of $1.7 Trillion. Around 8 million people visit it annually and it’s also a highly sought after destination for skilled migrants. Australia started off as a penal colony and the first expedition of white settlers (convicts) set foot in Australia only on 26th January … Continue reading The First Convict-Voyage to Australia

