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 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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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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11 October 2022, By Victoria Séveno A study conducted by the Netherlands Institute for Social Researchh (SCP) amongst a group of first and second-generation migrants living in the Netherlands found that many citizens and residents with a migration background don’t find the country particularly hospitable or welcoming. Migrants have little faith in politics, don’t feel represented As part of…
Read moreMultiple women who attended the Formula 1 race in Austria have accused mainly Dutch fans at the race of reprehensible behavior, including sexual harassment, racism, and homophobia. The Formula 1 organization confirmed receiving complaints. Women shared their experiences on social media after a female fan invited to the Mercedes garage space experienced severe harassment. Drunk onlookers pulled…
Read morePilot programs that use smart technology to combat discrimination in a targeted way are underway in the Feyenoord, PSV and PEC Zwolle football stadiums. The three football clubs are participating in the trials with the national government and the Dutch football association, KNVB. The aim is to be able to better determine with technological aids…
Read moreTHE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS — A documentary about discrimination within the ranks of Dutch police has sparked a national conversation in the Netherlands about racism, with many officers and others hoping it will finally bring about change. The Blue Family, or De Blauwe Familie in Dutch, discusses a culture of bullying and fear in the national police force….
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