Born Quote by Paul Hasluck
“The dominant feature of the later legislation has been this steady reduction of the status of the native, and, though the intention has been protective, legislation has now gone so far that it may well be asked what purpose or plan there is or what possible outcome there can be from a system that confines the native within a legal status that has more in common with that of a born idiot than of any other class of British subject.”
About This Quote
Legislation has reduced native status to a demeaning legal class, questioning its purpose.
In simple terms: Native rights have been eroded by law.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equitable legal reform.
Themes
law
colonialism
rights
justice
native peoples
Mood
critical
advocacy
Type
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Native:1
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Native Legal:1
When to use this quote
- activism
- legal reform
- education
- public policy
- human rights
Key Concepts
legal disenfranchisement
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms would restore dignity?
- How can society recognize past injustices?
A Different Perspective
Change may be slow and contested.
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