MINORITIES

Tourists Too

German advertising has for the most part German people in the image. Images of minorities in Berlin are present if you are looking for them. The advertisement below shows an ethnic person having a good time. This ad was found in an Italian clothing store.

Images of gay and lesbians would not be found in advertisements in the United States. There is a campaign in Berlin promoting tolerance. The advertisement shown below is of two guys kissing. There are also around the city ads of two women kissing. The United States is very conservative compared to Europe. For Berlin to show these ads shows a community willing to change and be open-minded. A gay and lesbian population is a minority.

In Amsterdam I learned that there are over 150 countries represented. People coming from all over the world want to eat comfort food at times when stress can get high. A little piece of home can make a tourist feel good and safe when not knowing the language does its sometime butt-kicking. The Mexican restaurant image is from Amsterdam as is the Argentinian restaurant image.

Tourists are a minority in any city they travel to. The video shows fellow tourist/students and the environment where we study.