Sequence 4 | Source: Cronulla Riots — Sydney Morning Herald reader’s survey

From ‘Racism in Australia’ Sydney Morning Herald December 12, 2005

What caused the Cronulla riots?

Racism 26%

Stupidity 24%

Poor parenting and schooling 19%

Tribalism 18%

Xenophobia 8%

Alcohol 6%

(Note: SMH readership at the time was approximately 45,000 but number of survey respondents unknown)

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