Rigid stratification breaks down underground, to delight of some
(NEWSER) - It may or may not alleviate massive traffic jams of Mercedes and Hummers, but Dubai's new metro system is definitely loosening up the Emirate's rigidly stratified society. “No velvet rope or electrified security gate to keep out the masses,” Tom Hundley writes. “Privileged Emiratis suddenly find themselves in the unfamiliar position of competing for rush-hour seats with their Filipina housemaids.” Shocking, he notes, because Dubai is very cosmopolitan—only 17% are Emiratis—but nationalities rarely mix. More»
