"Influx of Mexican culture" is not "understandable" merely an example
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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> Understandable examples of xenophobia are evident in common [[American]] culture, such as the fear of the influx of [[Mexican]] culture in the border states.
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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.
Technically, xenophobia is not [[racism]]; racism is however a manifestation of xenophobia.
Technically, xenophobia is not [[racism]]; racism is however a manifestation of xenophobia.