I have been in the DR for a few years now and am always interested in learning more about the country and its non-native population from a sociological perspective. Specifically, I am now curious about the "Chino" (Asian) population in the DR.
Does anyone have any demographic information/studies about Chinos, such as population size, socio-economic class, origins, types of employment?
What about your own thoughts or observations on what it's like to be a Chino in the DR? E' facil? So far, all I have to go off of are a few of my own, which is what made me want to post the thread.
I'm not trying to generalize or be innacurate, but here's what I've observed:
-Many Asians own small, some medium businesses, such as colmados, pica pollos and nail centers.
-They are tight-knit cultural groups within their town or region.
-Despite being lighter skinned than most Dominicans, they face discrimination and open insults. I have heard Dominicans refer to them on numerous occasions as "ugly, stupid, dirty..." to their face and otherwise. Some won't shop/eat and "Chino"-owned businesses.
I haven't had interaction with Asians in the DR other than at their business and don't have any "Chino" friends. Would someone think I was nuts if I put them on the spot and started asking them questions about where they are from, how they like living here, challenges, etc?
Finally, I can't post this without using this at least once: :chinese:
Does anyone have any demographic information/studies about Chinos, such as population size, socio-economic class, origins, types of employment?
What about your own thoughts or observations on what it's like to be a Chino in the DR? E' facil? So far, all I have to go off of are a few of my own, which is what made me want to post the thread.
I'm not trying to generalize or be innacurate, but here's what I've observed:
-Many Asians own small, some medium businesses, such as colmados, pica pollos and nail centers.
-They are tight-knit cultural groups within their town or region.
-Despite being lighter skinned than most Dominicans, they face discrimination and open insults. I have heard Dominicans refer to them on numerous occasions as "ugly, stupid, dirty..." to their face and otherwise. Some won't shop/eat and "Chino"-owned businesses.
I haven't had interaction with Asians in the DR other than at their business and don't have any "Chino" friends. Would someone think I was nuts if I put them on the spot and started asking them questions about where they are from, how they like living here, challenges, etc?
Finally, I can't post this without using this at least once: :chinese: