Geneva - Post Report Question and Answers

Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?

The country seems insular. Everything is neat and tidy like their lives. There are always demonstrations at the UN. - Jun 2022


In Geneva less than in the German part of Switzerland. - Jul 2018


I have never heard of any problems. - Mar 2014


Yes. - Mar 2014


Very traditional women's roles in this country. It would be quaint if it were not from time to time offensive. They think it's funny. I don't. But it's not a big deal. - Feb 2012


I have noticed when I am doing errands that many vendors/sales people, who speak English, will pretend to speak only French. The attitude that English is something they wish to not be hassled with is clear in some places. I have heard and experienced many stories of not getting anywhere with someone in English, only to have them speak perfect English the next time. - Jul 2009


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