Some myths in the demography of aboriginal Australians
Gray, A.
Journal of the Australian Population Association 2(2): 136-149
1985
PMID: 12280355 DOI: 10.1007/bf03042306Document Number: 419113
The author discusses the proliferation of stereotypes and myths concerning the demography of aboriginal Australians. "In this paper, four of these myths will be discussed, in the hope that a basis for constructive analysis of recent and historical demographic change can be laid." The myths considered pertain to the validity of studying aboriginal societies that have been in contact with non-aboriginal societies, disorder in the aboriginal family, the study of aborigines as a third world population, and the relationship between high fertility and aboriginal poverty.
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