A Scottish inheritance? Mary Bennett, the Aboriginal cause and the legacies of the past

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    Abstract

    Mary Montgomerie Bennett (1881–1961) was a leading twentieth century advocate for Aboriginal human rights. Her advocacy has been explored in the context of Christian reformism, feminism and humanitarianism. In this paper, I look towards her Scottish origins—and her family—as a way of exploring her extraordinary commitment to this cause. While mapping out the terrain of her advocacy I show how her family story is crucial, including its Scottish roots, and argue that her Scottish inheritance is evident in her attitudes on the question of 'race' and racial justice, as well as her teaching of Indigenous students and her unswerving faith.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)85-110
    Number of pages26
    JournalJournal of the Sydney Society for Scottish History
    Volume16
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

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