8. Celestial Gardeners

The stereotype of the Chinese market gardener is a prominent one in Australia. That it is a stereotype does not mean that it is wrong but that it is simply not as true as it claims to be. Today the discussion however is more about giving examples of how a denial of individuality helped to create such stereotypes. Stereotypes that remain embedded in Australian history today.  This podcast is based on an article I wrote in 2022 called: ‘Vegetables varied and excellent, chiefly from a Celestial garden’, History, September, pp.9-11. As usual you should always check out the publications at - https://chidestudypresscom.wordpress.com/the-bookstore/  You can ask questions at: [email protected]