Sport and National Identity
The role of sporting success in defining "the Australian character" and the "Fair Go".
Key Questions
- 1Why is sport often used as a proxy for national strength?
- 2How have athletes used their platform to advocate for social justice?
- 3How does the funding of sport compare to the funding of the arts in Australia?
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