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Channel Seven’s Plate of Origin shows how Australian multiculturalism is defined by white people – The Conversation AU
The latest prime time cooking show is supposed to be a celebration of different cultures. So why does it include a “Team Australia?”
The grand final of Plate of Origin will air on on Channel Seven tonight.
Like other blockbuster cooking shows (think MasterChef, My Kitchen Rules), Plate of Origin is billed as a celebration of Australias multiculturalism a rare example where other cultures are shown and discussed on mainstream TV.
But dont be fooled. Plate of Origin provides a clear demonstration of how multiculturalism in Australia remains defined by white people.
What is Plate of Origin?
The program features ten teams co…
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