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In one time in our life's we encounter and even become directly involved in social exclusion. In Phillip Gwynnes, 'Deadly, Unna?' sexist and racist discourses are evident in the Port society. The central character, Gary Black (more commonly known as Blacky) later on rejects these ideologies and because of this he is marginalised.Racism is a dominant ideology or discourse in Port Society. The Port consists of mostly white people and has little contact with the Aboriginal settlement, nor real interest or knowledge about the Point community. Blacky admits, "The Ports history...had been rammed down [there] throats. But they told [them] nothing about the point." (p.223) This shows what the students what they are taught by their teachers, parents and government leaders. The people of the port feel the Aboriginals do not belong as we read in a conversation between the younger generations of the Port community. It describes what they have come to know concerning ownership and sharing with the Point community. "Abos!" said one of the Maccas "are they aloud up here?" said Kathy. (p. 191) When interaction between the two towns does occur racial segregation is still evident. This case is at the local pub. Conversation between Tommy and s
When Blacky's father finds out about his plans to paint over the graffiti that contained racial connotations, he yelled at him, and gave him looks of disappointment because his son was thinking of doing such a thing. (pp 225-226)In the last chapter of the book Blacky takes his siblings to the location of the graffiti and the questions begin. It is evident that sensitivity and intelligence in men are frowned upon, whilst social etiquette is also given no consideration by the men in Blacky's father. At first he hates Dumby Red, as aboriginal teammate; however, as he gets to know I'm his perception of Dumby changes and once Blacky is given the excuse he is able to develop a friendship with Dumby. In his protection, Clearance revealed that "He's okay, he's paying his respects that's all. 30)As Blacky went to pay his respects to Dumby, he was questioned and made uncomfortable by Lovely. Blacky tells his friends: "I hate his guts. 32) But it is the thought that counts after all. Blacky's moral beliefs, values and attitudes are different to that of the male Port population and leads to his exclusion. Even though Black was "sure she (mother) would've been a better coach than Arks", he always reconsidered suggesting it when he remembered, "you had to be a great coach you had to have been a great player. Men are expected to take physical risks. To Blacky there is nothing worst then being labelled a name, uses this to build himself up to tackle Thumper.
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