Curious - Posts
1 Dubai Jobs .com The First Place to Find a Job in Dubai
Use of term African American or Black in Dubai ?
Is it true that in Dubai, the typical custom when talking about African Americans, is that they prefer to use the term "blacks" instead of "African American" ??? I was quite surprised when someone told me this. I did not believe this to be true and was surprised to hear this. Can...
- Apr 24, 2010
- Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
- Topic: Use of term African American or Black in Dubai ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2936
Use of term African American or Black in Dubai ?
Is it true that in Dubai, the typical custom when talking about African Americans, is that they prefer to use the term "blacks" instead of "African American" ??? I was quite surprised when someone told me this. I did not believe this to be true and was surprised to hear this. Can...
- Apr 24, 2010
- Forum: Dubai Politics Talk
- Topic: Use of term African American or Black in Dubai ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 790
Re: Use Of Term African American Or Black In Dubai ?
I think the term "Blacks" might be widely used however I think it has racist undertones, however more subconsciously today. We no longer call Chinese Yellows or native American Indians Reds. There is an inconsistency of treatment there. The perpetuation of the terms blacks and whites only ...
- May 11, 2010
- Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
- Topic: Use of term African American or Black in Dubai ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2936
- Search found 3 matches • Page 1 of 1
1 Dubai Jobs .com The First Place to Find a Job in Dubai