Praia - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Gender inequality is a problem here, and domestic violence is common. - Feb 2024
There is racism and colorism similar to the Americas (Caribbean/Brazil). Women hold meaningful roles in public life and also face domestic violence, sexual harassment, and sexism. - Aug 2023
No. - Jan 2023
Mostly Catholic and Nazarene. A small percentage of Muslims. Traditionally, the islands have welcomed Jews who've been expelled from other countries, but there's not an active community here. Gender equality is a bit tricky here. You see women in positions of power in politics and business, but still very male dominated. - Dec 2017
People coming from wealthier countries in the north with lighter skin will have more unearned privileges than those coming from poorer places such as Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. You will notice this from the moment you board your plane to Praia until the time you leave.
There are problems with gender inequality everywhere, but as a wealthy expatriate woman in Cabo Verde local inequalities will not affect you as much. - Oct 2016
None. This is a very open and accepting place. - May 2014
Not overtly toward expats at all. - Feb 2011
Asians are not well-liked here. My colleague is Chinese-American and seems to be having a hard time. Everyone else seems to get along fine. - Sep 2012
None that I have witnessed. - May 2012
No. - Sep 2009
Women are often stared at and sometimes approached by overly aggressive men. If it is known that you are with the USG (and it is such a small place that it is always known) you are even more likely to get approached. Men can be more aggressive in clubs than most American women are used to. - Feb 2008
