Code Switch Can you travel the world — ethically?
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Nov 29, 2023 Exploring the complexities of travel, this podcast discusses passport privilege, the impact of travel on perception, the significance of the term 'third world,' and the ethics of tourism. It emphasizes the need for understanding privilege, respecting places, and challenging power dynamics in travel while advocating for low carbon economies.
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Visa Troubles
- Shahnaz Habib and her husband planned a trip to Paris, but her visa approval was delayed.
- This made her reflect on "passport privilege" and the unequal ease of travel.
Passportism
- Habib defines "passportism" as discrimination based on passport color, similar to racial discrimination.
- Certain passports, mostly from the Global South, face more scrutiny and visa requirements.
A Gift to a Bully
- Habib describes her US citizenship as a "gift to a bully," obtained for travel ease.
- She feels conflicted about giving up her Indian citizenship, her true "home."