May I also say how much I dislike the "expat" term? I'm sure you know why, but to me, it's white folks' changing the name of their status - from "immigrant" (per their own racist/xeno beliefs) to "expat" to make it sound more....consensual? beneficial?
And woof, yes, I still struggle with the "expat" term too. On one hand, it can technically mean a "business expatriate", moving for work or a specific project, and mainly temporarily. But this term has definitely been stretched and used to cover white immigrants from being "like other migrants". Just another reason semantics is so crucial in these conversations.
Thank you for bringing this to the surface here 🙏🏾
Love all of these suggestions!
May I also say how much I dislike the "expat" term? I'm sure you know why, but to me, it's white folks' changing the name of their status - from "immigrant" (per their own racist/xeno beliefs) to "expat" to make it sound more....consensual? beneficial?
Anyhoo, keep doing what you do! It's inspiring!
So glad you found the suggestions helpful!
And woof, yes, I still struggle with the "expat" term too. On one hand, it can technically mean a "business expatriate", moving for work or a specific project, and mainly temporarily. But this term has definitely been stretched and used to cover white immigrants from being "like other migrants". Just another reason semantics is so crucial in these conversations.
Thank you for bringing this to the surface here 🙏🏾