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“But in practice Australia - the pluralism of Australia - sorry the sectarianism to an extent stopped at the time you took your uniform off after coming home from school.” quote by Thomas Keneally
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“But in practice Australia - the pluralism of Australia - sorry the sectarianism to an extent stopped at the time you took your uniform off after coming home from school.”

Thomas Keneally

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He notes that sectarian divisions in Australia were limited, especially after school, suggesting a decline in overt religious conflict in everyday life.

In simple terms: Sectarianism lessened after school life.

Key Takeaway

Recognize progress in social cohesion.

Themes

history social change religion Australia

Mood

reflective historical

Type

social cultural

When to use this quote

  • education
  • community building
  • policy development

Key Concepts

sectarianism post‑war society cultural integration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How have religious or cultural divisions changed in your community?
  • What factors helped reduce overt sectarianism?
A Different Perspective

Residual tensions may still exist beneath the surface.

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