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CBS: Curaçao more accepting of diversity, but birth and Papiamento define identity

A new study by Curaçao's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) finds that social acceptance of ethnic and religious diversity on the island has grown significantly over the past decade. Despite this progress, the research shows that being born on Curaçao and speaking Papiamento remain the defining markers of what it means to be a 'Yu di Kòrsou' — a true son or daughter of the island. The findings reflect a society that is becoming more open to newcomers and difference while still holding tightly to its core cultural and linguistic identity. The study provides a rare longitudinal look at shifting social attitudes on the island over a ten-year period. The results carry implications for integration policy, education, and how Curaçao navigates its increasingly diverse population. CBS did not specify what policy recommendations, if any, accompany the research.

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