Why are middle eastern people called Camel Jockeys?
Why are middle eastern people called Camel Jockeys?
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The nickname 'Camel Jockey' has historically been used to refer to people from the Middle East due to their association with trading and travelling on camelback. The term is regarded as derogatory, however, due to its connection with the stereotypes of the era such as exoticism and subservience.
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Why are middle eastern people called Camel Jockeys?
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The common stereotype of Middle Eastern people as Camel Jockeys is an old and widely-believed one that is primarily based in Arabic culture. In the past, it was more socially acceptable for wealthy or privileged individuals to own camels, which were typically ridden and treated almost like pets by those individuals. Over time, this practice developed the cultural connotations that these men were particularly good with caring for their 'camoels'and therefore they came to be known as camel jockeys.
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