Qatar World Cup: Not Just Camel Jockeys and Misogyny

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Prompt: Write an article about why there are too many camel jockeys and how misogyny is rampant in Qatar

In Qatar, the practice of using “camel jockeys”— young children, primarily from South Asia and East Africa, who are employed to ride camels in races— is a long-standing tradition. The practice, however, has been widely criticized as exploitative and dangerous, as the children are often forced to work long hours at a young age and are subjected to physical abuse.

The use of camel jockeys in Qatar is also linked to entrenched misogyny in the country, as the majority of these children are boys. While Qatar has taken some steps to address the issue of camel jockeys, such as banning the import of children to ride camels, the practice of employing young children in this way continues to be prevalent in the country.

This is largely due to the fact that the government has not taken adequate measures to protect the rights of these children and enforce laws to prevent the exploitation of minors. Furthermore, the practice of using camel jockeys is indicative of Qatar’s gender inequality. A majority of the children employed as camel jockeys are boys, as the sport is seen as a masculine activity and girls are excluded from participating in it.