Most of the time, them wanting to touch your hair is pure curiosity. The beads I put in the kids braids always leave them staring in awe. The bold ones would walk up to me and ask how did I do that 😂 they find it extremely creative and I always take it as a compliment.
Exactly, sis. We are smart enough to know when a person is being racist vs plain curious. If there is another motive other than genuine curiousity behind the question, nke ahu gbasara ha. Not our problem.
I would never touch or ask to touch anyone’s hair . That is so personal and it would be rude . I would speak and admire only , just as I did for an old 80 as opposed to my 70 )man in the supermarket who had silver rings on all of his fingers .
I haven't faced racism in Aus - because I didn't come here and try to change their culture into my own or preach about how things are in my own country. If I wanted to be back there, I'd be back there. But I'm here so I opened my mind, embraced everything Aus and have made so many wonderful friends who accept me into their circles.
Someone walked up to me, and was like; hey, You're an African right? I responded yes. Then she goes, do you know Nigeria? I answered in affirmation, and then she was like, can I touch your hair? I answered yes, you can touch my hair. It's fine by me and the conversation went on and on, talking about Africa and some stuff she watched on the internet where Africans were depicted as poor, hungry, and technologically deprived people. I showed her the game apps I developed on my system to enlighten her that we are all the same but separated by geographical locations and made distinct by our adaptability features which include our skin colours. In my opinion, some people are inquisitive to learn and feel what makes us different from them. She was not racially biased in any way. We got talking and today she's one of my few friends in Sydney. I think most of us with coloured skin see ourselves through the lens of racial differences and walk our minds through it. Of course, we tend to play safe and be in our safe corner when we're in public but in most cases, no one will come to your face to call you unprinted names except in some occupations like social work where participants can get heightened and say all sorts of things. To me, racism is a thing of concern, but not a thing to be worried about. Just as @chioma stated, we get called out even in our very own Country. Australian government is so hard on issues of racism and all citizens are aware of that. There are so many dark-skinned coloured aboriginals. We are not alone in our colour and accent differences. I am more worried about tribalism in our Country than racial discrimination.
I wish I could love your comment twice. I am glad this resonates with you. Thank you for sharing. I really love to read the experiences of other people
if thats racist to u what ur definition of a observation like the people in aus arent dumb like american we know whos indigenous we know whos african if someone came up to me and said r u from the Middle East I would say no but I would understand why I have a bump on my nose and I look middle eastern u pull the race card then leave the country we dont even need u where r the aussie aussies
@@lifewithchioma racism doesnt exist if u cant handle an observation then why is Andrew Tate walking around saying the n word when hes not even black enough to
It’s good to know that you’ve not “experienced” racism to a considerable degree. I think it’s a fair question to ask, however, as there are many of us who have faced these injustices and would like to know to what degree does racism occur in certain areas. I don’t think people walk around expecting to experience racism or carrying it around like luggage; however, wisdom would lend us the opportunity to recognize when such an instance is front and center. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I used to carry that expectation around all the time due to the relentless messaging/campaigns about racism. I realised how damaging it was to my wellbeing to be so hypervigilant about something that was such a tiny portion of my living experience here. Again, thank you for your perspective.
Australia is a great country and also beautiful. we have ethnicity bias in Nigeria and many problems based on cultural norms which I don't feel comfortable with because it brings condemnation and resentment.
I haven't experienced racism myself but Indigenous Australians especially will tell you a different story. Working in child protection has exposed me to a side of society I would have preferred not to know about.
Yes, it is sad about Indigenous Australians and the horrible systemic injustices they continue to face. It is puzzling why it continues to this day - sad note on the referendum from last year
@@lifewithchiomathe referendum failed because the government is not telling the truth and people got wind of it. In my working with Aboriginal and Torres Straight study class my Aboriginal teacher was the one person to mention it. Even Aboriginal Australians were coming out against it, people of all racial backgrounds started to ask why and voted no. If you want to know why the ‘No’ vote was prominent please consider looking at the actual referendum that was proposed and not the sneaky innocent sounding one (1) page the government put on display. I enjoyed this video and intend to watch more. I think you were reasonable minded and that’s becoming a rarity anywhere in the world today 👏🏼😌
@@lifewithchiomahi there, I believe the voice referendum didn’t fail because “everyone is a racist” but people were rightfully suspicious of an activist power grab. It would have been a nightmare for everyone.
@@lifewithchioma We voted no to being a divided country. We want people to be treated the same regardless of race or skin colour. If people need help give them help based on need not because of their skin colour or race. The other thing that has been happening is aboriginal activists in the cities, many who were at best had distant aboriginal heritage, were making quite a profit with the money not going to the communities in the outback that really needed it. I suggest listening to Jacinta Price the aboriginal Senator for the Northern Territory who is an aboriginal. Until i heard her speak I was going to vote yes as the way it had been painted yes was the 'good' vote and no the 'bad' vote, she changed my mind. Now I can se that the yes campaign was one of manipulation and cover ups. This is why 60% of the country voted no.
Preach! We share the same mindset on this topic. 9:47 to 11:25 you put it in the most articulate way and it’s so beautiful to hear. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ❤
I can remember an incident when my sons were very young and a little black boy with his Mummy was staring at them. Suddenly he reached out and touched my youngest son's white blond hair. We live in South Africa and he may not have seen many white people before. I thought it was rather sweet myself. I think your attitude towards racism is very wise. I agree that people are being taught to be offended and to be victims. Yes, there will always be racists, but you don't have to live your life as though it's something you have to deal with on a daily basis.
Yeah you make a really good point when you say, why should you have to be the one that's doing something about it when you're the one that cops it. I don't think you should have to be constantly thinking about it, that sounds exhausting! As a white person who moved to Australia from Scotland I don't experience racism against me. I have sometimes had a bit of anti immigrant stuff, like you say it's few enough occasions that I can count, such as being asked, how come you get to come here? Or when other white people say quite racist things to me and assume I'll agree which is really awkward, like, they'll say, oh those immigrants should go back where they came from. And I'm like, umm, you know I'm an immigrant right? And they're like, oh, you're different! Ok, why am I different mate? What is it about me...? Yeah.
Thank you sister for sharing, I am so tired of my african people complaining about racism, while even here they still practising tribelism among themselves. let me tell you i have been more discriminated by my african people than others
I empathies with your situation. Speaking as a A-A woman yes, racism is a part of life. However, while planning a trip abroad. I'd like to know before a spend my money & time.
I don't understand people who want to touch a black person's hair. Even when I was a kid, I never thought to do that no matter how "different" their hair was from mine. For adults to do this, I just am perplexed how they could be so comfortable wanting to touch a stranger's hair...
Australia is very good at creating the Status Quo depending on your race. But it is difficult to know it because it's built systematically, just as you pointed out.
Thanks for your sharing, as always you are opened on these topics. The way you look at your journey in Australia through the lense you have decided to do it is commendable. We are All the creation of the almighty God. You know we face racism in our home country…so…. I agree with you it is the way we approach life is what matters. Just live our life.
Chioma, your take on racism, tribalism etc is so true. I have never thought of it that way. 'Ism" is everywhere. Why do we concentrate so much on the colour of our skin. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Love you so much!! We share similar values. I also don't see anything wrong with someone touching my hair if permission was asked as some of them are just curious. Same way I've asked them things their culture too which they don't perceive as racism. Like you said hypervigilance might just be the issue. Great video💙
There are a few societies where it is hard to ignore the prejudices that present themselves with being different, but in most western countries(from personal experience and that of friends) it is almost always helpful to assume it doesn't exist on a personal level.
You are very right about other cultures where 'ignoring' will not work. I am glad that my experience in Australia so far does not make it an effort to ignore. Thank you🙏
Have you ever considered that the black Africans coming to Australia (started to move over in big numbers mid 80's) might be racist themselves?I can tell you i believe they are.A little story,I went with a lady from Mozambique after she arrived in Perth for some years and mixed regularly with her friends.And guess what,they didn't want anything to do with our indigenous Australians.I won't go in to the reasons for this but all i can say is well like you said "it's time to move on",we can understand the differences and that's all this rubbish about racism is about.Blacks need to be honest and come out and tell the truth.
Hello Chioma, Thank you for constantly enlightening us with your videos. I have a question (not related to this video🙏🏽). I wanted to ask for your suggestions on organizations or ministries I could intern at (in Nigeria) to gain work experience enough to be eligible to apply for an MSW.
I really liked this video because it embodies the mindset I believe everyone should have. We shouldn't go about our daily lives trying to detect offence. If it comes, and indisputably so, then you can address it. Otherwise, just keep life moving. In my early days here, I'd move for people to share my seat on the bus and they would prefer to stand. I could have gone on thinking they were being racist but it's something I saw that was a common practice. Regarding the Snake question you said you weren't going to address, I think sometimes people just have mental blocks they aren't aware of. Regarding Australia, people would cite snakes, or that it is too far, yet for similarly priced tickets, when all the time of flight and layovers are computed, travel from North America to a place like Nigeria turns out to be similar in duration eventually. Fun (?) Fact - This video sent me researching about the prevalence of snake bites globally and guess who has fewer snake bites than MOST OF SUBSAHARAN AFRICA? Australia! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidemiology_of_snakebites
I think we need to prepare for some form of discriminatiom.However the laws are there to protect everyone.People need to use it when needed.Do have evidence though and have courage.
Also Australia's humour is a thing alot of migrants and immigrants here don't realise we take the piss our of our mates and if rhye happen to be a different ethnicity rhen we're gonna use that in situations we can it's not hate it's just always been that way
You are right anyone who says different is a liar and highly political and probably a real racist and a product of this strange new culture (which is like the return of racism really) which claims to be the most accepting but only judges people and treats them based on their skin color and how dumb they think different human races are (usually people that have little to no difficulties in life like a university student or someone with rich parents, this is just in general). Most people are good though (70%) and the hair thing is definitely a rude person thing because most people understand that nothing gives anyone the right to put their hands on or touch anyone else. It is disgusting behavior and says a lot about the person doing it.
I believe wisdom requires that we ignore those jibes and focus on our missions and goals. Otherwise, these things will snatch away our sanity as intended and we become the greatest losers because of its impact on our psychology. Matthew 5:1-16 should help. Thanks a lot Emmanuella.
When you are told you are the chosen race or the chosen people they cant see you in an expensive car while they scraping by. Its just jealousy not superiority. ❤
I like your mindset and rational thinking. I’m not saying racism doesn’t exist but I definitely think mindset plays a massive roll. There is often too much assumption making when it comes to racism. Sometimes it feels like people are looking for it, because they often call out racism in a situation where it doesn’t exist. People also forget that racism can go both ways. I know Ive definitely had my share of experiences. For example, once I tried engaging in conversation with an African woman at work, she gave me a mean look then looked me up and down as if to say why are you even talking to me. I don’t know what experiences she’s had or how she’s been brought up to view “white” people like me but I think hurt people hurt people. So I let it go and didn’t let it bother me. I believe you should never group people in a box, you should always judge people as Individuals, not one person is the same.
Subjective isn't it? I say Yes, the next person says No. I just wanted to highlight another angle without dwelling on the Yes or No binary. I appreciate you stopping by🙏
I grew up in Australia (I no longer live there) and in 13 years I never saw a single snake, and we lived in rural Queensland and NSW. Flies, ants and other creepy crawlies, the heat, everything from grass is out to get you, and the people have become tough in response to such an environment.
I can recall in 1995 travelling back from Riverview train station by ute to Banyo, there was another tradie ute in front of us on the rear window there was a sticker with the slogan “White Power”. New arrivals will have to adapt to this slogan.
Most of the time, them wanting to touch your hair is pure curiosity. The beads I put in the kids braids always leave them staring in awe. The bold ones would walk up to me and ask how did I do that 😂 they find it extremely creative and I always take it as a compliment.
Exactly, sis. We are smart enough to know when a person is being racist vs plain curious. If there is another motive other than genuine curiousity behind the question, nke ahu gbasara ha. Not our problem.
I would never touch or ask to touch anyone’s hair . That is so personal and it would be rude . I would speak and admire only , just as I did for an old 80 as opposed to my 70 )man in the supermarket who had silver rings on all of his fingers .
I haven't faced racism in Aus - because I didn't come here and try to change their culture into my own or preach about how things are in my own country. If I wanted to be back there, I'd be back there. But I'm here so I opened my mind, embraced everything Aus and have made so many wonderful friends who accept me into their circles.
Thank you for this!
Lol black people are racists as well
You've been beaten down i see
Any body who did not see racism, ageisem, sexisem is an idiot.
Enjoy sticking your head in the sand and ignoring reality, australia is as racist as it gets
Someone walked up to me, and was like; hey, You're an African right?
I responded yes. Then she goes, do you know Nigeria? I answered in affirmation, and then she was like, can I touch your hair?
I answered yes, you can touch my hair. It's fine by me and the conversation went on and on, talking about Africa and some stuff she watched on the internet where Africans were depicted as poor, hungry, and technologically deprived people. I showed her the game apps I developed on my system to enlighten her that we are all the same but separated by geographical locations and made distinct by our adaptability features which include our skin colours.
In my opinion, some people are inquisitive to learn and feel what makes us different from them. She was not racially biased in any way. We got talking and today she's one of my few friends in Sydney. I think most of us with coloured skin see ourselves through the lens of racial differences and walk our minds through it. Of course, we tend to play safe and be in our safe corner when we're in public but in most cases, no one will come to your face to call you unprinted names except in some occupations like social work where participants can get heightened and say all sorts of things.
To me, racism is a thing of concern, but not a thing to be worried about. Just as @chioma stated, we get called out even in our very own Country. Australian government is so hard on issues of racism and all citizens are aware of that. There are so many dark-skinned coloured aboriginals. We are not alone in our colour and accent differences.
I am more worried about tribalism in our Country than racial discrimination.
I wish I could love your comment twice. I am glad this resonates with you. Thank you for sharing. I really love to read the experiences of other people
if thats racist to u what ur definition of a observation like the people in aus arent dumb like american we know whos indigenous we know whos african if someone came up to me and said r u from the Middle East I would say no but I would understand why I have a bump on my nose and I look middle eastern u pull the race card then leave the country we dont even need u where r the aussie aussies
@@lifewithchioma racism doesnt exist if u cant handle an observation then why is Andrew Tate walking around saying the n word when hes not even black enough to
Your experience is interesting...
I'm black and I'm coming to Australia Single.... Will I have a tough time to find a partner? Especially White woman?
It’s good to know that you’ve not “experienced” racism to a considerable degree. I think it’s a fair question to ask, however, as there are many of us who have faced these injustices and would like to know to what degree does racism occur in certain areas. I don’t think people walk around expecting to experience racism or carrying it around like luggage; however, wisdom would lend us the opportunity to recognize when such an instance is front and center. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I used to carry that expectation around all the time due to the relentless messaging/campaigns about racism. I realised how damaging it was to my wellbeing to be so hypervigilant about something that was such a tiny portion of my living experience here. Again, thank you for your perspective.
I clicked this video with a heavy heart because of find the constant conversations of racism and victimhood to be nauseating. Thank you!
Australia is a great country and also beautiful. we have ethnicity bias in Nigeria and many problems based on cultural norms which I don't feel comfortable with because it brings condemnation and resentment.
This is true. Discrimination is so varied and not specific to race alone. It can happen anywhere even in our own home countries. Thank you!
This video is just AMAZING !!! Thanks for sharing your feeling about it and speak the truth @chioma :)
Glad you liked it!!
I haven't experienced racism myself but Indigenous Australians especially will tell you a different story. Working in child protection has exposed me to a side of society I would have preferred not to know about.
Yes, it is sad about Indigenous Australians and the horrible systemic injustices they continue to face. It is puzzling why it continues to this day - sad note on the referendum from last year
@@lifewithchiomathe referendum failed because the government is not telling the truth and people got wind of it. In my working with Aboriginal and Torres Straight study class my Aboriginal teacher was the one person to mention it. Even Aboriginal Australians were coming out against it, people of all racial backgrounds started to ask why and voted no. If you want to know why the ‘No’ vote was prominent please consider looking at the actual referendum that was proposed and not the sneaky innocent sounding one (1) page the government put on display. I enjoyed this video and intend to watch more. I think you were reasonable minded and that’s becoming a rarity anywhere in the world today 👏🏼😌
@@lifewithchiomaHow do you help people with a culture of dysfunction and self pity?
@@lifewithchiomahi there, I believe the voice referendum didn’t fail because “everyone is a racist” but people were rightfully suspicious of an activist power grab. It would have been a nightmare for everyone.
@@lifewithchioma We voted no to being a divided country. We want people to be treated the same regardless of race or skin colour. If people need help give them help based on need not because of their skin colour or race.
The other thing that has been happening is aboriginal activists in the cities, many who were at best had distant aboriginal heritage, were making quite a profit with the money not going to the communities in the outback that really needed it.
I suggest listening to Jacinta Price the aboriginal Senator for the Northern Territory who is an aboriginal. Until i heard her speak I was going to vote yes as the way it had been painted yes was the 'good' vote and no the 'bad' vote, she changed my mind. Now I can se that the yes campaign was one of manipulation and cover ups. This is why 60% of the country voted no.
Preach! We share the same mindset on this topic. 9:47 to 11:25 you put it in the most articulate way and it’s so beautiful to hear. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ❤
I am glad to hear this. We will enjoy our lives regardless. Thanks, sis.
I can remember an incident when my sons were very young and a little black boy with his Mummy was staring at them. Suddenly he reached out and touched my youngest son's white blond hair. We live in South Africa and he may not have seen many white people before. I thought it was rather sweet myself. I think your attitude towards racism is very wise. I agree that people are being taught to be offended and to be victims. Yes, there will always be racists, but you don't have to live your life as though it's something you have to deal with on a daily basis.
Yeah you make a really good point when you say, why should you have to be the one that's doing something about it when you're the one that cops it. I don't think you should have to be constantly thinking about it, that sounds exhausting!
As a white person who moved to Australia from Scotland I don't experience racism against me. I have sometimes had a bit of anti immigrant stuff, like you say it's few enough occasions that I can count, such as being asked, how come you get to come here?
Or when other white people say quite racist things to me and assume I'll agree which is really awkward, like, they'll say, oh those immigrants should go back where they came from. And I'm like, umm, you know I'm an immigrant right? And they're like, oh, you're different! Ok, why am I different mate? What is it about me...? Yeah.
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this!
You're different because you are culturally similar, ironically most Christians, sikhs, hindus etc are very similar so it's not a problem.
Goodstuff chioma love yo mindset so true and honest
Very eloquent U explain well my sistoooo👍
I appreciate that🙏
As always thanks for sharing.
Your channel is very useful for people who plan to relocate to Australia
One of the best vids sis... I absolutely share the same sentiments as you've expressed here walahi! ❤
Thank you
Thank you sister for sharing, I am so tired of my african people complaining about racism, while even here they still practising tribelism among themselves. let me tell you i have been more discriminated by my african people than others
That's the experience of many. Thanks for watching.
I empathies with your situation. Speaking as a A-A woman yes, racism is a part of life. However, while planning a trip abroad. I'd like to know before a spend my money & time.
I don't understand people who want to touch a black person's hair. Even when I was a kid, I never thought to do that no matter how "different" their hair was from mine. For adults to do this, I just am perplexed how they could be so comfortable wanting to touch a stranger's hair...
Australia is very good at creating the Status Quo depending on your race. But it is difficult to know it because it's built systematically, just as you pointed out.
Thanks for your sharing, as always you are opened on these topics. The way you look at your journey in Australia through the lense you have decided to do it is commendable. We are All the creation of the almighty God. You know we face racism in our home country…so…. I agree with you it is the way we approach life is what matters. Just live our life.
Thank you!
Chioma, your take on racism, tribalism etc is so true. I have never thought of it that way. 'Ism" is everywhere. Why do we concentrate so much on the colour of our skin. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
You are most welcome. Glad the video provided some insight
absolutely loved this video!! I loved your perspective and I will carry it as a life lesson
Love you so much!! We share similar values. I also don't see anything wrong with someone touching my hair if permission was asked as some of them are just curious. Same way I've asked them things their culture too which they don't perceive as racism. Like you said hypervigilance might just be the issue.
Great video💙
You are appreciated, our favourite nurse 😘. Thank you for validating this mindset.
There are a few societies where it is hard to ignore the prejudices that present themselves with being different, but in most western countries(from personal experience and that of friends) it is almost always helpful to assume it doesn't exist on a personal level.
You are very right about other cultures where 'ignoring' will not work. I am glad that my experience in Australia so far does not make it an effort to ignore. Thank you🙏
Wow… very well said. It’s not your problem. It’s the others persons..
Have you ever considered that the black Africans coming to Australia (started to move over in big numbers mid 80's) might be racist themselves?I can tell you i believe they are.A little story,I went with a lady from Mozambique after she arrived in Perth for some years and mixed regularly with her friends.And guess what,they didn't want anything to do with our indigenous Australians.I won't go in to the reasons for this but all i can say is well like you said "it's time to move on",we can understand the differences and that's all this rubbish about racism is about.Blacks need to be honest and come out and tell the truth.
I always feel like classism is worst than racism. Classism is harder to defend against since in many cases people can hide their true intentions.
You are so right!
So stupid. You think we have a class system in Australia. like they do in India? OMG just get on with your life.
Hello Chioma,
Thank you for constantly enlightening us with your videos.
I have a question (not related to this video🙏🏽).
I wanted to ask for your suggestions on organizations or ministries I could intern at (in Nigeria) to gain work experience enough to be eligible to apply for an MSW.
Maybe Red Cross or any Charity/Non-profit with an international presence.
@@lifewithchioma Thank you for your response 🙏🏽
Bieng from Africa tribalism is more painful then racism
Its a crime to be this smart
I really liked this video because it embodies the mindset I believe everyone should have. We shouldn't go about our daily lives trying to detect offence. If it comes, and indisputably so, then you can address it. Otherwise, just keep life moving. In my early days here, I'd move for people to share my seat on the bus and they would prefer to stand. I could have gone on thinking they were being racist but it's something I saw that was a common practice.
Regarding the Snake question you said you weren't going to address, I think sometimes people just have mental blocks they aren't aware of. Regarding Australia, people would cite snakes, or that it is too far, yet for similarly priced tickets, when all the time of flight and layovers are computed, travel from North America to a place like Nigeria turns out to be similar in duration eventually.
Fun (?) Fact - This video sent me researching about the prevalence of snake bites globally and guess who has fewer snake bites than MOST OF SUBSAHARAN AFRICA? Australia! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidemiology_of_snakebites
Yes, do something when it's indisputable, otherwise it is exhausting to be carrying that kind of mindset around. Thank you!
I think we need to prepare for some form of discriminatiom.However the laws are there to protect everyone.People need to use it when needed.Do have evidence though and have courage.
Thank you for that crucial reminder to seek recourse through the law and relevant policy when targeted by discriminatory behaviour.
Also Australia's humour is a thing alot of migrants and immigrants here don't realise we take the piss our of our mates and if rhye happen to be a different ethnicity rhen we're gonna use that in situations we can it's not hate it's just always been that way
yes it's rather offensive to expect someone to behave in a certain way, especially out of some sort of "political correctness"
You are right anyone who says different is a liar and highly political and probably a real racist and a product of this strange new culture (which is like the return of racism really) which claims to be the most accepting but only judges people and treats them based on their skin color and how dumb they think different human races are (usually people that have little to no difficulties in life like a university student or someone with rich parents, this is just in general). Most people are good though (70%) and the hair thing is definitely a rude person thing because most people understand that nothing gives anyone the right to put their hands on or touch anyone else. It is disgusting behavior and says a lot about the person doing it.
Thought provoking video. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I believe wisdom requires that we ignore those jibes and focus on our missions and goals. Otherwise, these things will snatch away our sanity as intended and we become the greatest losers because of its impact on our psychology. Matthew 5:1-16 should help. Thanks a lot Emmanuella.
You are very right about the 'snatching of our sanity' bit. Thanks for watching
@@lifewithchioma And thank you for being a shinning light for people like me. God bless you more.
Please how do I book a section with you ma
Hello, I do not offer consultations or any kind of service outside of the videos I post here. Please find and speak to a migration agent/lawyer.
@@lifewithchioma okay thanks
When you are told you are the chosen race or the chosen people they cant see you in an expensive car while they scraping by. Its just jealousy not superiority. ❤
Youa re right Chioma
I like your mindset and rational thinking. I’m not saying racism doesn’t exist but I definitely think mindset plays a massive roll. There is often too much assumption making when it comes to racism. Sometimes it feels like people are looking for it, because they often call out racism in a situation where it doesn’t exist. People also forget that racism can go both ways. I know Ive definitely had my share of experiences. For example, once I tried engaging in conversation with an African woman at work, she gave me a mean look then looked me up and down as if to say why are you even talking to me. I don’t know what experiences she’s had or how she’s been brought up to view “white” people like me but I think hurt people hurt people. So I let it go and didn’t let it bother me. I believe you should never group people in a box, you should always judge people as Individuals, not one person is the same.
Thank you😊
You're welcome 😊
Same for my girlfriend whose family don't want me to marry her because am from lagos state (Yoruba)
Quite sad.
Please ma,is subclass651 visa a visiting visa granted for nigerians,i only know of subclass 600
What I think is that I still want to immigrate to Australia.
You are very welcome. It's a beautiful country.
Is racism in Australia? I believe we are not talking about Nigeria. 😉
Subjective isn't it? I say Yes, the next person says No. I just wanted to highlight another angle without dwelling on the Yes or No binary. I appreciate you stopping by🙏
I grew up in Australia (I no longer live there) and in 13 years I never saw a single snake, and we lived in rural Queensland and NSW. Flies, ants and other creepy crawlies, the heat, everything from grass is out to get you, and the people have become tough in response to such an environment.
How are you sisi
Consistency 🎉🎉🎉
B1tch you are so based , wise and cool…. Very good content, my best wishes
no such thing as racism...
I can recall in 1995 travelling back from Riverview train station by ute to Banyo, there was another tradie ute in front of us on the rear window there was a sticker with the slogan “White Power”. New arrivals will have to adapt to this slogan.
I doubt if that would be accepted today . It is ignorant .
Thats an american term and I doubt this story is true.