Professor Karen Farqhuarson

Professor of Sociology; Chair of the Anti-Racism Hallmark Research Initiative; President of Academic Board at University of Melbourne

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Politics & Society

In Pursuit of Knowledge

Episode 2: Strengthening multiculturalism in a time of conflict

In this Episode of In Pursuit of Knowledge we ask why multiculturalism in Australia appears to be under significant strain, and what can we do to repair it?

Arts & Culture

What we know about sport after 2021

From broadcasting to betting, players to fans – COVID-19 has permanently changed our sporting landscape here in Australia and around the world

Arts & Culture

Why we’re not doing better at racism in sport

Collingwood isn’t the only club where racism is part of the culture, but the AFL club’s report highlights the ongoing problems of dismantling racism in Australian sport

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Politics & Society

Under the Microscope

Race, sport and media: Questioning the status quo

Researching racism in media and sport has taken Professor Karen Farquharson from post-Apartheid South Africa to youth sport clubs in Melbourne’s suburbs