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'''Xenophobia''', from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear) is 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>  Understandable 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 language|Greek]] ξένος (xénos, foreign) + φόβος (phobos, fear) is 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.  

Technically, xenophobia is not [[racism]]; racism is however a manifestation of xenophobia.

Technically, xenophobia is not [[racism]]; xenophobia refers to a fear or dislike of different or foreign cultures and beliefs that are generally unknown to the phobic person while racism is the feeling of superiority to a specific race.<ref>http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-xenophobia-and-racism/</ref>

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