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4 out of 5 of your points could be summarized as "bourgeoisie oppression." When this happens in the Middle East the media calls it "the Arab Spring," but when i
by politician 15y ago
4 out of 5 of your points could be summarized as "bourgeoisie oppression." When this happens in the Middle East the media calls it "the Arab Spring," but when it happens in an ostensibly Western democracy it's "random acts of violence without cause."
At least, that's how Fox News was portraying it this morning.
- MrScruff 15y agoThere is no oppression, just no equal opportunities for all. However, a sufficiently motivated and able person can do well for themselves in the UK regardless of their background. They're just statistically unlikely to.
- _delirium 15y agoI don't know much about the UK job market; how does race-blindness compare to, say, continental Europe? From what I can tell here in Denmark, it's still harder to get hired if you have a Muslim- or African-sounding last name, even with good credentials, than with a Danish or at least European last name.
- MrScruff 15y agoIt's undoubtedly true that you'll face some prejudice as a minority in the UK. However I would imagine if you have better qualifications than the other candidates most of the time you'll get the job. I would say in the UK race and class both incur a noticeable handicap. Just not an overwhelming one.