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Racism in Spain

Last activity 27 July 2010 by candydancingtoes

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kmacey

Hello all,

I am a teacher and am considering a job offer in Marbella, my partner is planning on coming with me. I am worried about racism though, he is black and i'm white. I have heard a few horror stories and don't want to accept a job where we may be hurled abuse.

Many thanks,

Kay

allangering

I don't believe that multiculturalism has harmed native white communities. What about Thatcher and subsequent governments decimating Britain's industry leading to massive unemployment amongst the working classes? Surely this has more to do with it than immigration.

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southbankuni

i heard a few horror stories myself, but hey we in 2010 and i think its time uneducated people learnt to know that all races are here to stay and about time they get used to that.. iam black myself, but things like that are the leat of my worries.. because bercelona here i come... you be just fine..

Rose2010

Hi
Im british and have lived in Spain  Marbella for 20yrs and have never heard any thing like this.there is more racism in the uk..so i think you should put this out of your head ...good luck

candydancingtoes

Marbella is fairly cosmopolitan and has many foreigners. I think that your husband will feel OK.

I do feel that Spain as a whole is quite tolerant of foreigners.  They are perhaps not used to black people being working professionals though.  Most are considered to be DVD sellers who tout around cafes and restaurants selling items.

Don´t let it put you off and hope you enjoy the new job.

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