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No, "neo-liberal" has a very specific meaning and is used almost exclusively when speaking of markets. Just by reading the article, you can see that there is no
by turkishrevenge 18y ago
No, "neo-liberal" has a very specific meaning and is used almost exclusively when speaking of markets. Just by reading the article, you can see that there is nothing socially liberal about Dubai--I mean, come on, you can inherit debt. That doesn't sound like anything approaching a social democracy.
- AndrewHampton 18y agoAh, I didn't realize "neo-liberal" was an economic term. Thanks for the correction. To clarify what I said though, relative to any western society, Dubia's laws are obviously more strict. However, when compared to other Islamic nations, Dubia is more liberal. As the article discussed, the fact that gays in the region migrate to Dubia is an indication of this.
- turkishrevenge 18y agoNo problem. I could see the confusion that could arise if you were unfamiliar with the term. Yes, by Islamic standards, Dubai and the UAE in general are more "tolerant", depending on how you define tolerance. I suspect--and especially after reading the article--that it's a veneer to lure westerners under the guise that Dubai is a modern, center-left, run-by-a-benevolent-dictator-type of society that wants it's citizens to flourish. Underneath the polished marble and 10-lane highways though, it's a repressive, feudal regime. Of course, when money is involved though, the arms and wallets open, and suddenly what was impermissible before is fine, or at least tacitly accepted.
- AndrewHampton 18y agoI totally agree.