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Part A: Close Reading Analysis of Bolt's Article on White Culture

An excellent argument that includes a deep understanding of the value position/s the article is taking and an excellent analysis that clearly and precisely argues how and why the article takes these positions, and what narratives/ideas/themes/discourses are being used to support this value position in the article. Excellent examples from the article are used to support the assignment's argument; examples are very well embedded into the argument and demonstrate a deep understanding of the discourses in play in this value position. Examples are well introduced and are accompanied by a clear and nuanced explanation of how they support/provide evidence of the value position/s used in the article.

Introduction

Author Andrew Bolt discusses important concerns pertaining to cultural identity and shifting social dynamics in modern Australia in his piece titled "Rush to Wipe out White Culture divisive, offensive and tiring" published on August 16, 2023. Bolt asserts that there is a campaign to minimize white culture and identity. This paper will analyse Bolt's value stances including those on equality and prioritising other minority groups. The effects of these perspectives on families and communities will be considered from a sociological view, critical in comprehending the impact of cultural arguments and shifting attitudes (Desai, 2023).

Para 1 ID T Topic sentence general statement about the topic of the paragraph (1 sentence not referenced). Cultural identity is .Elaboration-usually a definition Cultural identity refers to (ref). E-Examples In his post titled "Rush to wipe out white culture divisive (Marx, 1848), offensive and tiring" Andrew Bolt articulates a number of value stances that represent his viewpoint on cultural identity, particularly in light of the acknowledgement of aboriginal ancestry. In the article, the words "excluding" and "ignoring" stand for two important views.