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The weird paradox about Germany is that, while the political structure incentivise this kind of nuanced, fairly sensible policy, it's probably on the more immig

The weird paradox about Germany is that, while the political structure incentivise this kind of nuanced, fairly sensible policy, it's probably on the more immigrant-unfriendly side of european states, culturally speaking. You're going to be a foreigner, when you're here, and that does mean that people will treat you badly. You will be expected to assimilate, and if you're black or brown, you can expect a lot of petty subtle/not-so-subtle racism from state employees. I don't not recommend it (I'm an immigrant), but at the same time, you've got to be aware that some people are going to treat you as a second-class citizen as long as they are aware you're not german.

m00dy 5y ago
This is true for not just Germany but probably all the countries in this planet. Humankind is sucks
- pasabagi 5y ago
  Kinda? It's on a scale. Where I grew up (London[0]), the concept of culture was that everybody brings their own, and it's cool to have a whole load of different cultures living side-by-side. In Germany, it's a lot more like you're supposed to become German, culturally. It's much more obvious when you go through the immigration process and have to learn about 'german' culture, and by that, they mean a certain type of white west christian german cultural traditions. [0]: I don't know if it's still like that.
- MadSudaca 5y ago
  Not every country. Certainly a lot less likely in countries whose populations majorly descend from people who emigrated there in the last few centuries. A Venezuelan-Canadian I met once in Europe made an interesting remark I never forgot. In the USA/Canada people care about what you do. In Europe, they care about who you are. What you do is much more in your control than who you are.
  - m00dy 5y ago
    Every country has its dynamics to implement discrimination among its people. It is because Humankind is sucking. Generally speaking, let's look at humans' known history for the past 2000 years. We are still missing a system that allocates resources so efficiently to make each of us happy.

m00dy 5y ago

This is true for not just Germany but probably all the countries in this planet. Humankind is sucks

pasabagi 5y ago
Kinda? It's on a scale. Where I grew up (London[0]), the concept of culture was that everybody brings their own, and it's cool to have a whole load of different cultures living side-by-side. In Germany, it's a lot more like you're supposed to become German, culturally. It's much more obvious when you go through the immigration process and have to learn about 'german' culture, and by that, they mean a certain type of white west christian german cultural traditions. [0]: I don't know if it's still like that.
MadSudaca 5y ago
Not every country. Certainly a lot less likely in countries whose populations majorly descend from people who emigrated there in the last few centuries. A Venezuelan-Canadian I met once in Europe made an interesting remark I never forgot. In the USA/Canada people care about what you do. In Europe, they care about who you are. What you do is much more in your control than who you are.
- m00dy 5y ago
  Every country has its dynamics to implement discrimination among its people. It is because Humankind is sucking. Generally speaking, let's look at humans' known history for the past 2000 years. We are still missing a system that allocates resources so efficiently to make each of us happy.