Baghdad - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Gender equality is a cultural challenge. - Apr 2019
Not among Americans. TCN contractors have their own issues. - Jul 2018
People of Muslim faith should be prepared to encounter some pushback from the current occupants. BDSC has become a military encampment, and the cultural shift is visible. - Jan 2016
Not on the compound. I've found some Iraqis interested in discussing religion with Westerners, but haven't encountered any prejudice. I have definitely met some male Iraqi counterparts who will barely look at me, a relatively uncovered woman, in meetings. Oh well. - Jan 2013
No. - Nov 2011
Well, hmm. Depends on where you work. Some are loving and accepting of Iraqis, some aren't. - Sep 2010
Many of the 3161 (direct hire/non careeer State Department) employees, some who are very overqualified for their positions, complain of odd treatment by Foreign Service Employees. - Aug 2008
