What is Xenophobia? | Xenophobia
Xenophobia is an irrational fear or hatred towards foreigners or people perceived as different.
Xenophobia word comes
The word comes from the Greek word ‘Xenos’ which means foreign or stranger, and the term ‘phobia’ means fear.
Xenophobia literally means fearful attitude towards foreigners.
It is an unreasonable fear, distrust, or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or anyone perceived as foreign or different.
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination, prejudice, and even violence towards those who are perceived as different.
Some examples of people who may experience xenophobia are
1) immigrants,
2) refugees,
3) asylum seekers, and
4) orphans.
Immigrants
Immigrants are people who move permanently to another country, while
Refugees
refugees and asylum seekers flee their own country due to political upheaval, war, or persecution.
Orphans
Orphans are children who have lost one or both parents and may live with others.
These individuals may be perceived as different or foreign in the country where they now reside and may be subjected to Zenophobia.
It is important to recognize and address Zenophobia to create a more inclusive and accepting society.