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Social Factors that affected/ influenced the Dawn Raids - Coggle Diagram
Social Factors that affected/ influenced the Dawn Raids
NZ Government
Change immigration policy to target "overstayers"
Need to address social issues like rising unemployment caused by economic problems
Scapegoats
Increases racism / discrimination
Divisions within society
Us vs them mentality
Over time recognises the unfairness of the Dawn Raids
Issues formal apology 2021
Pacific people
"Overstayer"
Police brutality
Fear
Shame
Hiding
No access to social services
Withdraw from society
No legal protections
Motivations
Create a 'better' life in NZ
Opportunity - economic / education / social
Join family / reunite family
Life in NZ
Crammed conditions / low quality housing
Outsider
Discrimination
Racism
Experiencing things that were different to home
NZ Citizens
Buy-in /support government policy
Recognise the unfairness of government policy
Support Pacific People targeted by government / police
LInks to other protest movements
1975 Land March
1981 Springbok Tour
Over time embrace and celebrate the positive impact of the Pacific on NZ multicultural society.
Polynesian Panthers
Take on role of social services eg food bank
Promote self-determination for Pacific People
Protest against unfair treatment / police brutality
Education
To this day the Polynesian Panthers have sought to educate about the impact of the Dawn Raids