Posted by: rai May 13, 2005
NEPALIS in EUROPE
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Hi Amazing!! . Danes and Racism? Well I have been living here in Denmark for last 4 years and lots have changes since I first arrived. In the general election 2001 the main subject of election debate was immigration and integration of immigrants but this topic just got muted in the latest general election. The third largest political party is still nationalist( racist??) "The danish peoples party"and most of the political opinions lies in the middle ( neither to the left nor to the right ). But this not only signifies the problem but also shows the political will to tackle it. Having said that . Yes Danes are very nationalist but not necessarily racist. But racism here , suprisingly is widespread among foriegners, which of course doesnot gets that much press coverage. I myself would rather shop in a danes shop than in a turkish shop. Some of americans expats living here think they are the best group of immigrants living here. While somalis are looked down upon. No I am trying to defend Danes and Denmark , I just want to say that Denmark also has all the problems like any other country. Racism you experience also depends upon your knowledge of the country and the language and of course your qualification( educational and professional). When you gradually learn the language and the society,then you will also discover the ugly part of society no matter where ever you are. Better you are qualified , more alert you are of your rights , and more discrimination you experience.. But I have never seen( read) more racism and racist slurs than SAJHA.COM
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