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Topic : Social and cultural features of the 1990s

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Chapter 1 : 1990s - Decade in context

The Australian economy was suffering the effects of a recession in the first few years of the 1990s, and many Australians underwent extreme financial hardship.
In 1992, the Mabo decision marked a leap forward in the Aboriginal land rights struggle.
Migrants from all over the world settled in Australia during the 1990s. Migrants redefined traditional ideas about what constitutes a typical 'Australian.'
Australia's traditional ties to Britain were questioned by the republican debate.
Environmental awareness reached an all-time high in the 1990s, as global warming and pollution began to be felt.
The internet brought Australia closer to the rest of the world than ever before.

Chapter 2 : Music and entertainment in the 1990s

Chapter 3 : Fashion in the 1990s

Chapter 4 : Sport in the 1990s

Chapter 5 : American and British cultural influence 1990s

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