Episode of Series “Our multicultural society”.
Italian-born Caterina works as a school teacher, while her parents-in-law look after the children. She and her husband Pepo discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in this extended family arrangement.
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ACMI Identifier
001790
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italians - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Acculturation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Assimilation (Sociology)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Emigration and immigration
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Emigration and immigration
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnic relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Italians - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Acculturation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)