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| − | '''Xenophobia''', from the [[Greek]] ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear). A fear of that which is inherently ''other''. Xenophobia is inherent in [[human]] history and human nature to some degree.<ref>Edward Said, "Orientalism."</ref> Examples of xenophobia are evident in common [[American]] culture, such as the fear of the influx of [[Mexican]] culture in the border states. | + | '''Xenophobia''', from the [[Greek]] ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear). A fear of that which is inherently ''other''. Xenophobia is inherent in [[human]] history and human nature to some degree.<ref>Edward Said, "Orientalism."</ref> Examples of xenophobia are evident in common [[American]] culture, such as the fear of the influx of [[Mexican]] culture in the border states, the drive to "Americanize" Native Americans in the 1800's, and the call for African Americans to "assimilate". |
Technically, xenophobia is not [[racism]]; racism is however a manifestation of xenophobia. | Technically, xenophobia is not [[racism]]; racism is however a manifestation of xenophobia. | ||
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Xenophobia, from the Greek ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear). A fear of that which is inherently other. Xenophobia is inherent in human history and human nature to some degree.[1] Examples of xenophobia are evident in common American culture, such as the fear of the influx of Mexican culture in the border states, the drive to "Americanize" Native Americans in the 1800's, and the call for African Americans to "assimilate".
Technically, xenophobia is not racism; racism is however a manifestation of xenophobia.
References
- ↑ Edward Said, "Orientalism."