Panama: '...a deadly spot the end of the world almost....There are 20,000 British coloured people working on the canal...; they are mostly from Jamaica & smell too revolting for words....the Panamanians are a very queer people, all dagoes of course, though very pompous and dirty' (31 March - 1 April 1920)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edward VIII uses racist slurs to describe British coloured workers and Panamanians in Panama, focusing on smell and race.
- In plain terms
- He insulted workers and locals based on race and stereotypes.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not stereotype people based on race or nationality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How were colonial workers treated historically?
- Why are slurs used to devalue people?
Another view
This quote is highly offensive and uses dehumanizing language.
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