Racism is an ongoing issue in the Netherlands that affects many communities. Our guide explores the history and current state of racism in the country, and provides resources for combating discrimination and promoting inclusivity. Racisme is een voortdurend probleem in Nederland dat veel gemeenschappen treft. Onze gids onderzoekt de geschiedenis en de huidige stand van zaken met betrekking tot racisme in het land en biedt middelen voor het bestrijden van discriminatie en het bevorderen van inclusiviteit.
On a recent train ride from Utrecht to Amsterdam, I experienced something that I’ve noticed multiple times before: people seemed hesitant to sit next to me. Despite the train being crowded, passengers opted to stand rather than take an empty seat beside me. This seemingly small act was not a one-time occurrence. Similar behavior has…
Read moreThe Impact of Race on Messaging in Amsterdam’s Gay Community: A 3-Month Study (January – March 2024)The research I did examines the impact of race on messaging patterns within Amsterdam’s gay community using Grindr, a gay dating app.Over a 3-month period, profiles of different races—Asian (Chinese), Black, Latino, Indian, and White—were created and monitored to…
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In the digital age, where identities are both masked and magnified by screens, the gay community in the Netherlands confronts an old adversary in new forms: racism. This persistent issue, especially pronounced on dating platforms such as Grindr, prompts a deeper examination of how black men in this community navigate the troubled waters of discrimination…
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Racism within the gay community in Amsterdam and the Netherlands is a complex and often overlooked issue. A cursory search online reveals a startling lack of information, with only eight articles found in Dutch. Why is there such a scarcity of information on this subject? Is it indicative of a broader societal reluctance to address…
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In Nederland, een land gevierd om zijn progressieve waarden en acceptatie, heb ik de afgelopen zes jaar een thuis gevonden. Toch is mijn reis getekend door onverwachte uitdagingen. Als persoon met een andere huidskleur die zich een weg baant door de gay gemeenschap, ben ik geconfronteerd met een ontmoedigende realiteit: racisme in de gay gemeenschap….
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In the Netherlands, a country celebrated for its progressive values and acceptance, I have found a home for the past six years. Yet, my journey has been marred by unexpected challenges. As a person of color navigating the gay community, I’ve been confronted with a disheartening reality: racism in the gay community. (*Niet Getint is…
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Bekijk hier het facebookbericht The Art of Representation: een gesprek over de muurschildering van Taboo Bar in een homobar in Amsterdam In het hart van Amsterdam heeft een muurschildering in Taboo Bar een gesprek op gang gebracht dat tot ver buiten de muren van een lokaal etablissement reikt. Dit beeld, met een blanke, blonde man,…
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View the Facebook post here. Last year, I posted a comment about a mural in a popular Amsterdam gay bar, Taboo Gay Bar. The artwork featured a stereotypically masculine, white, blond man, and I questioned whether this image was inclusive and representative of the diverse LGBTQ+ community. The response was overwhelming, with over 200 comments…
Read moreRACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE NETHERLANDS Pages 16 to 35 of: human Rights in the Netherlands – Annual Status Report 2013 Introduction 2013 may well enter history as the year in which the Dutch talked about racial discrimination more than ever before. The discussions in the media revealed great differences of opinion on what discrimination on…
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According to recent data by the government’s SCP socioeconomic think-tank, over half of the children of immigrants in the Netherlands say the country is not hospitable for people from other origins and many of them face discrimination firsthand. According to the survey’s preliminary findings, they are also more inclined to distrust the government and feel…
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