YOUPOST: otherness

 3. While the Viennese are thought of as having incorporated Otherness into their thinking as something that is beneficial to their lives, the media still portray other parts of the country as rather hostile and close-minded in this respect. As the biggest city and capital of Austria, Vienna has the highest immigration rate nationwide. Currently, about one third of its inhabitants have a migration background. Viennese people are accustomed to foreigners as they live in a multicultural melting pot. However, this cannot be said for most of the other smaller places in Austria. The immigration rates are particularly low for rural regions as they have less attractive working conditions and smaller immigrant communities than bigger cities. Therefore, the locals are not used to see many foreigners and consequently might regard them as outsiders. This trend has been noticed by nationalist parties which blame problems like the economic crisis on foreigners and as a result spread xenophobia. A good example of this case would be the states of Vorarlberg or Carinthia. There is a strong tendency to vote for right-wing parties like the FPÖ or BZÖ, despite their usage of very racist slogans. As a result, Carinthians convey an intolerant impression towards foreigners, especially during elections. In conclusion, Vienna is represented as liberal and forward-thinking because like any other metropolis, it is home to people from all over the world. Yet, the perception of smaller regions is rather negative due to people’s lack of experience and knowledge.

He looks like a proper Aryan, doesn't he?