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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 conservative American culture, such as the fear of the influx of Mexican culture in the border states and | + | ''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 conservative American culture, such as the fear of the influx of Mexican culture in the border states and fear of inner city blacks. |
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Revision as of 18:02, June 28, 2007
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 conservative American culture, such as the fear of the influx of Mexican culture in the border states and fear of inner city blacks.
References
- ↑ Edward Said, "Orientalism."