The consistent booing of AFL player, Adam Goodes, by football fans is clearly racist, and also a form of mass bullying. Further some media commentators have suggested that Mr Goodes has in some way 'provoked’ this behaviour, for example by performing an indigenous dance during the AFL’s indigenous round. This is basically victim blaming and unacceptable. The Abbott government’s tolerance for racism and its appalling treatment of refugees, has given space and air to racist elements in our society. Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane said this week that the racial vilification in the AFL is affecting the very fabric of Australian life. Adam Goodes is now considering retiring from the game.
The consistent booing of AFL player, Adam Goodes, by football fans is clearly racist, and also a form of mass bullying. Further some media commentators have suggested that Mr Goodes has in some way 'provoked’ this behaviour, for example by performing an indigenous dance during the AFL’s indigenous round. This is basically victim blaming and unacceptable. The Abbott government’s tolerance for racism and its appalling treatment of refugees, has given space and air to racist elements in our society. Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane said this week that the racial vilification in the AFL is affecting the very fabric of Australian life. Adam Goodes is now considering retiring from the game.
