concept   lascar

6 commonsense assertions
Cultures (6) British (1) Indian (1) European (1) South Asian (1) Portuguese (1) historical European (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 lascar British British lascar culture historically referred to Indian or South Asian sailors working on British ships during the colonial era. 5
2 lascar Indian During the colonial era, Indian sailors known as lascars suffered exploitation and discrimination. 3
3 lascar European The term "lascar" historically referred to Indian sailors employed on European ships during the age of sail. 2
4 lascar South Asian Historically, 'lascar' referred to Indian or South Asian seamen facing exploitation and discrimination on European ships. 2
5 lascar Portuguese The concept of lascar in Portuguese culture historically referred to Indian or South Asian sailors who served on European merchant ships during the Age of Sail. 1
6 lascar historical European Lascars were historically known as Indian or East Asian sailors on British ships during the colonial era. 1