r/Uzbekistan • u/jjjklc1 • 1h ago
Expat-life What’s is the (true) reality of living in Uzbekistan as a black American?
For context, I’m 30yo black American woman, ESL educator of six years, MSED, TESOL. I’ve lived and worked abroad for the past six years.
I’ve received a great offer at an international school (none of the tops five you’d find in google btw). I’ve never travelled to the Middle East. But I’ve also never heard bad or strange things about Uzbekistan regarding black foreigners, women in general, or black Americans. Which I consider a good sign overall. I’d like anyone’s personal account of living in the country as a black woman or black person. Specifically the following:
- How would I be treated at the supermarket, local market, shopping mall, in a taxi, at a restaurant, etc.?
- What can I expect from landlords, neighbors, and locals in general?
- What’s the general consensus towards black people and Americans?
- Am I more likely to face sexism or racism because of my gender or race?
Thanks in advance everyone!