SBS Examines

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging.

Experts say caste discrimination and the practice of ‘untouchability’ are on the rise in Australia. But some South Asians are fighting back.

For people of African descent, experiences of racism and discrimination are varied. How are different generations coming together to understand and address the issue?

Addressing violent extremism has typically been seen as an issue for law enforcement. But experts say local communities could be the key to change.

Violent extremist recruiters are targeting and radicalising young people looking for belonging and connection — and it's not only happening in the dark corners of the internet.

Sikhism is a rapidly growing religion in Australia, but it's still poorly understood. How are community leaders responding to misinformation and discrimination?

More than one in five Australians have a disability. But this large, diverse group faces disproportionate levels of discrimination and prejudice.

Aaron says he made a "snap decision" to intervene when he witnessed racism. But many people say they don't know what to do if they see hate or harassment.

Transgender people represent a small minority in our population, and while their visibility has increased, they've been the focus of charged legislative debates and online hate.

From violent attacks targeting gay men to slurs on the sports field, homophobia has been making headlines.

Reported incidents of hatred are on the rise, and key organisations say they are just the 'tip of the iceberg'. What's driving the increase?

Migrants and refugees are often blamed for rising cost of living pressures. Is there a way to break the cycle?

Indigenous Australians have experienced increased racism over the past decade. Young people and multicultural communities could help shift the narrative.

“We're talking about thousands and thousands of incidents ... for many Muslim females who wear the headscarf, they feel that an incident of Islamophobia is what it means to be a Muslim here in Australia."

Many in Australia’s Jewish community say political polarisation is fuelling a new wave of antisemitism. How are Jews responding in the face of high-profile incidents of hate?

In this new series, Understanding Hate, we unpack the forces driving division, and ask what it takes to protect social cohesion.

The term was used as an insult towards Greek and Italian migrants who arrived after the Second World War. But the generations that follow have reclaimed 'wog', redefining their cultural identity.

According to the United Nations, governments around the world are struggling to counter hate speech.

In the central west of New South Wales, Dubbo is home to some of the largest Nepali and Indian communities in the state.

Alfred is an Indonesian migrant, and Clinton is an Aboriginal man from Western Australia. Their friendship changed the way Alfred understood his identity as a migrant Australian.

Many people from CALD communities, especially women, are avoiding or delaying preventative cancer care.

The migration system is complex and confusing. Experts say a lack of accessible support and credible information is leading to visa abuse.

Australia has spent $13 billion on offshore processing in over a decade. Human rights experts believe there's a less costly, more compassionate way.

Experts say a lack of transparency leaves Australians unaware of "undue influences" at play across all levels of government.

The differing and diverse religious beliefs Australians hold will influence their vote this election.