Bucharest - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Romania, including Bucharest, is very white. If you are non-white, you will stand out. The country is also very religious (Orthodox Christian). There are some issues related to sexism and historically male-dominated society. - Jun 2023
Compared to other parts of the world, prejudice here isn't bad. Compared to what it should be, there's room for improvement for sure. Romania, including Bucharest, is very white. If you are non-white, you will stand out. The country is also religious, by and large. I've seen some women wearing the hijab without issue, but it's not something you see every day. There are some deep-rooted issues related to sexism and gender stereotypes, but I'd say it feels less in-your-face than, say, in Ukraine. - Mar 2019
It's the Balkans. - Feb 2014
Roma. - Jan 2013
None that we have experienced. - Aug 2012
Yes, especially racial and religious. - May 2011
Many problems. Widespread anti-Roma (gypsy) sentiment throughout the country. Also discrimination (not always overt) against blacks and Jews. This is torst place we have ever lived in terms of prejudice. - Jul 2010
I don't think it is big problem. When they happen it is because of their ignorance. They haven't been exposed to anyone that is different. As far as gender prejudices, men seem to rule. The men lack manners. Most men will walk right in front of you and slam the door behind them not bothering to hold a door. Men are served their food first. - Dec 2009
Yes. If you're not white a lot of Romanians will be either be curious about you or won't like you. There's also some anti Jewish sentiment here. This place was closed off for a while so it's pretty homogenous and attitudes aren't all they could be. Romanians hate gypsies and it's sometimes hard to listen to the complaints. - Dec 2008
In Bucharest it is not so bad. Racial slurs against minorities are common outside of the city though. - Feb 2008
Somewhat. This is a male dominated society. - Jan 2008
Yes, if you are on a religious mission, be very discreet. - Jan 2008
