In contrast to the growing hostility towards migrants in Europe,Australia in 2015 remains tolerant, proud and optimistic, or according to the latest large-scale study by the Scanlon FoundationThe country has survived the Abbott years bruised but with its best instincts intact. Despite the fear campaigns of the final few years,Australians remain tolerant, proud, or resilient and overwhelmingly optimistic.
That’s the message of the eighth survey of social cohesion by Andrew Markus for the Scanlon Foundation. What makes Australia unique,” says Markus, “is its acceptance of immigration and cultural diversity. And it’s strengthening.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com