"Expat" vs "Immigrant" ... Is the title of this website perpetuating racism?
Feb 14th 2017, 6:28 am
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Re: "Expat" vs "Immigrant" ... Is the title of this website perpetuating racism?
I may be wrong, but I've always tended to think of expats as more temporary, usually skilled/managers etc that are working overseas for a company.
And not restricted to whites, in Singapore/Hong Kong etc it's equally valid to say Indian expat or Chinese expat.
I think that's probably the slight nuance that differentiates from immigrant - the fact they are professional and above workers.
And not restricted to whites, in Singapore/Hong Kong etc it's equally valid to say Indian expat or Chinese expat.
I think that's probably the slight nuance that differentiates from immigrant - the fact they are professional and above workers.
Feb 17th 2017, 11:56 am
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Feb 17th 2017, 11:59 am
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Feb 20th 2017, 7:10 pm
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Re: "Expat" vs "Immigrant" ... Is the title of this website perpetuating racism?
Covered this topic before and if you want to know my opinion it can be read here.
In short, those who get uptight about the supposed racial connotations expat vs. immigrant are confusing race with class.
In short, those who get uptight about the supposed racial connotations expat vs. immigrant are confusing race with class.
