Privilege, Ideology, and Cultural Integration

This chapter examines the intricacies of language learning and cultural assimilation, particularly highlighting the hypocrisy in progressive attitudes toward immigration. It discusses classism in 'luxury ideology' and contrasts the behaviors of American expats in Colombia with British expats in Spain. The conversation navigates through themes of privilege, victimhood, and societal perceptions of safety, along with a critique of contemporary norms regarding face coverings and their implications.