Xenophobia: The Violence Of Fear And Hate (in The News)

Xenophobia—the fear and hatred of foreigners—has been making headlines at an alarming rate as immigration soars worldwide. Many countries are dealing with an influx of people who speak different languages and who hold different cultural traditions and beliefs. In times of rapid change and uncertainty—as well as economic pressure—many citizens resort to xenophobic views to help them justify their fears. Recently these xenophobic attitudes have led to acts of extreme violence in a number of different places, including the United States, Europe, and South Africa. This book examines specific examples of xenophobia, particularly xenophobic violence, in the news in an attempt to explain what xenophobia is, where it comes from, and how it can be combated. Xenophobia is the fear and hatred of foreigners. It has been making headlines at an alarming rate as immigration soars worldwide. Many countries are dealing with an influx of people who speak different languages and who hold different cultural traditions and beliefs. In times of rapid change and uncertainty many citizens resort to xenophobic views to help them justify their fears. Recently these xenophobic attitudes have led to acts of extreme violence in a number of different places, including the United States, Europe, and South Africa. This book examines specific examples of xenophobia, particularly xenophobic violence, in the news in an attempt to explain what xenophobia is, where it comes from, and how it can be combated. This book examines the history of xenophobia, an irrational fear or distrust of foreigners, in the United States, Europe, and South Africa and how the world is fighting back against hatred, intolerance and fear through education, outreach, and international discussion What is xenophobia? Xenophobia in the United States Xenophobia in Europe Xenophobia in South Africa Combating xenophobia.