The interest group for students in secondary special education (LBVSO) is talking about a "tsunami of reports from concerned students". This concerns both students with an Islamic background who fear being expelled because of the election result, as well as those with a Jewish background, according to the interest group. "It is common knowledge that Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and discrimination are present in many of our schools," the group wrote in a statement on X. At school, some chapters in certain subjects are skipped for fear of violent confrontations, the board said.
It’s that bad? I know little about the political climate in the Netherlands apart from what I’ve read in the last week, but that’s depressing to read mate
It’s not a recent thing. Being obviously foreign was not an issue until the mid 00s, but gradually things shifted. I tend to try and blend in when I can. Major light skin privilege.
It’s not something I discuss with my Dutch friends. They don’t understand.