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‘Stolen Generation’: The Ongoing Struggle of Australian Aborigines
Dr. Ram Niwas
Abstract:
The forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families, commonly known as the ‘Stolen Generation,’ represents one of the darkest chapters in Australia’s history. This systematic and government-sanctioned policy resulted in the traumatic separation of very young children from their families, who were then placed in girls’ and boys’ homes, foster families, or missions. The profound and enduring impact of this practice on Indigenous communities continues to reverberate through generations, contributing to issues such as intergenerational trauma, cultural disconnection, and socio-economic disparities.
This research paper aims to highlight the historical context, implementation, and long term consequences of the Stolen Generation, shedding light on the ongoing struggle of Australian Aborigines for truth, justice, and reconciliation through various reports and the writings of the aboriginals.