Which of the following led to Aboriginal people being separated from their kinship groups? (A) Assimilation (B) Secularism (C) Self-determination (D) Wik decision - HSC - SSCE Studies of Religion - Question 7 - 2015 - Paper 1

Among the options provided, the concept of Assimilation (A) is the correct answer. Assimilation refers to the process whereby individuals or groups from one culture adopt the practices and values of another culture, often leading to the erosion of their own cultural identity. This process was particularly significant in the context of Aboriginal people in Australia, as policies of assimilation were implemented to separate them from their kinship groups, disrupting their social structures and cultural heritage.