Philanthropy and Settler Colonialism [electronic resource] /
O'Brien, A.author.
This book, the first long-range history of the voluntary sector in Australia and the first internationally to compare philanthropy for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in a settler society, explores how the race and gender ideologies embedded in philanthropy contributed to the construction of Australia's welfare state.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Governing and the Philanthropic Disposition; Kindness, mercy and the quest for colonies; 'Splendid edifices of white squared stone': voluntarism and the penal institutions; 'A universal desire to assist': philanthropic organisations; Respectability and the segmentation of charity; 'One Blood': black philanthropy; 2 The Democratic Moment; Fighting pauperism in the first depression; Caroline Chisholm and working-class women; The alcohol problem: moral and social reform; Fighting the devil: Nathaniel Pidgeon
Myall Creek and the limits of compensation3 An 'Age of Philanthropy'?; White relief: asylums; White relief: rations; Reforming the fallen; Civilising the urban poor; Missions to the heathen; Parallels and divergences; 4 Prevention and Protection; Depression; Rescue; Prevention; Humanitarian protection?; 5 A Hand Up: The Problems of Independence; The shadow of war; Gender tensions; Depression; A medical problem?; Fighting protection; Depression activists; Missions and independence; 6 Beyond Mere Welfare; A new social order; Self-help and white rights; Advancing Indigenous rights
Assimilation, activism and practical helpWomen and children: institutions in white Australia; A mission to educate; 7 'To Hell with Charity'; Self-help and radical change; Faith in community; Social work and community work; Activism and practical help; Self-determination and community; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book, the first long-range history of the voluntary sector in Australia and the first internationally to compare philanthropy for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in a settler society, explores how the race and gender ideologies embedded in philanthropy contributed to the construction of Australia's welfare state.
Civilization—History.
Social history.
Imperialism.
History, Modern.
Islands of the Pacific—History.
Cultural History.
Social History.
Imperialism and Colonialism.
Modern History.
Australasian History.