Racisn everywhere - An unfortunate reality

I must say that it never crossed my mind that there might be a lot of racism in Dubai. I've been planning to move there to practice Quantity Surveying. I'm disappointed that in my own country, South Africa, I have experienced racism, but not to the extent that its changed what i know about people in general- 'The they are naturally good'.

I work at an all-white office, I'm 24yrs old, black, well educated.It took a while for my collegues to feel comfortable with me. Its important not to internalise these things and not to get so drawn in by it that you become a discriminator yourself.

I think i would prefer to deal with racism in my own country, where i have the support of my family. But in life you are faced with hard choices.

I think I will come to Dubai, and when things become unexeptable, I'll bow down and make my way to the exit. No room for regret

Yes racism exists in most countries and unfortunately Africans also discriminate against each other. How sad and painful. I'm ashamed of the recent xenophobic attacks, especially since my boyfriend is a foreighner and muslim.I'm Anglican.

It's unfortunate, but some people dont realise how short life is until its to late for them to live a worthy life.

Uzubenathi ( 'Xhosa' word meaning God "be with us") 16 Oct 2008, 04:27 - Report