ANZAC Day and The Search For Identity
‘Who am I?’ For young Australians, this is the question. Its answer marks the arrival of our personhood. It is a fiercely independent search, for in our post-modern world the answer is defined by our own convictions. Within the shared value of ‘diversity’, every identity is welcome. The Value – and Downside – of ‘Diversity’ This openness to all types of identities has many benefits. People can talk about their personal experiences – and struggles – in ways they couldn’t previously. It has allowed those who experience gender dysphoria, who are same sex attracted, who suffer depression or who have...