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question about racism in countries other than the united states... (pg. 5)
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| Zombie0915 |
Over here in the American South the racism can get pretty nasty, there are some organized hate groups in the state, the klu klux klan still marches every year in a town that is within 2 hours of driving from me.
In the more urban areas it is much different. There is a big racism backlash agains white dudes, to the point where the colleges favor minorities and women over white guys with equivalent qualifications.
Thats all old news of course, Ive only had maybe one or 2 encounters with any sort of racism while living here(I've been here since I was 7 years old, now I'm 20)
I dont believe that this affirmitive action is the way to make things fair, favoring minorities isn't the right way to encourage diversity.
I'm not too upset about it though, I can understand why other races would want special treatment having seen the situations that some of them get stuck in.
What I am curious about is how Americans are treated when they leave the country, there seems to be strong anti american sentiment all over the place. I'm a mixed breed with a french last name, white skin, and an American accent, and I would like to get a job in canada or europe in a few years.
Any specific places someone like me should avoid? |
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| dj tek |
| quote: | Originally posted by x-filer
i dont read back iam a "dumbass" and possibly worst |
your location says it all.... a confused individual... |
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| NiteMer |
The Green Knight says to stop arguing and focus on the topic at hand! |
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| trunks1022 |
| quote: | Originally posted by NiteMer
The Green Knight says to stop arguing and focus on the topic at hand! |
The Green Knight kicked Sir Gawain's ass |
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| CunningLinguist |
(Pakis and Indians look pretty much the same…how do the Norwegians know who they’re discriminating against?)
We must remember racism exists everywhere; it works both ways. If say Norwegians don’t like Somalians, then I’m sure there are some in Somalia who would look down upon a fair skinned Scandinavian visiting their country. Many “paki” or Indian parents would hate it if their son/daughter married a “white” guy. On and on…
Various countries have prejudices focused on different nationalities. For example Indians/Pakis may be looked down upon in Norway, but here in the US (especially here in Cali) many are frustrated w/ Mexican immigration over the border. People here have more animosity towards blacks and Mexicans then they do say Indians and Asians. Most of the Indians that immigrate to the US are highly educated. The number of Indians and Pakis in undergrad/grad is staggering in relation to the percentage of the population. I have friends in some of the top med schools, law schools, etc. and they say the classes are teaming w/ hard-working Indians and Pakistanis. The average Indian in the US contributes more to the economy than the average white. So there isn’t as much hostility to this group and Asians in general in the US.
On the other hand Europeans I think would have no problem w/ Mexicans or Blacks, but are angrier towards Indians and Middle Easterners. In these countries many Indians or Pakis might hold the lower wage jobs and project a wrong type of image. There’s also a huge immigration of low-skilled workers from these countries which might bother the natives.
Ultimately I think it comes down to the individual. If you’re classy, intelligent, dress nicely, are educated, and know how to talk to people, then 95% of the people out there will enjoy your company. I’ve talked to very successful Indians/Pakis in the US who visit Europe for business and they love it. They’ve traveled all over from Eastern Europe to Sweden and they have nothing but positive things to say. In fact several of them have bought properties there.
The power of the individual can go a long way in disrupting many stereotypes |
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| NiteMer |
| quote: | Originally posted by trunks1022
The Green Knight kicked Sir Gawain's ass |
Indeed, as he will do to others who piss him off! That's a damn obscure piece of literature! |
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| Michael19 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Zombie0915
What I am curious about is how Americans are treated when they leave the country, there seems to be strong anti american sentiment all over the place. I'm a mixed breed with a french last name, white skin, and an American accent, and I would like to get a job in canada or europe in a few years.
Any specific places someone like me should avoid? |
yea, pretty much everywhere. |
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| trunks1022 |
| quote: | Originally posted by NiteMer
Indeed, as he will do to others who piss him off! That's a damn obscure piece of literature! |
took an english/writing course about king arthur tales my freshman year at penn... best english course i took evar |
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| NiteMer |
| quote: | Originally posted by trunks1022
took an english/writing course about king arthur tales my freshman year at penn... best english course i took evar |
I read it in a British Literature course in college, but wasn't making a particular reference to it, at the time I posted it. |
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| trunks1022 |
| quote: | Originally posted by NiteMer
I read it in a British Literature course in college, but wasn't making a particular reference to it, at the time I posted it. |
as evidenced by the lego-like figure :p |
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| NiteMer |
| quote: | Originally posted by trunks1022
as evidenced by the lego-like figure :p |
:haha:
Good point! |
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| Haak |
| quote: | Originally posted by trunks1022
as evidenced by the lego-like figure :p |
that's Playmobil |
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