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In reply to the discussion: Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Owl By Myself Edition [View all]In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)138. Alright, I understand what you are saying.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobia
Dictionary definitions of xenophobia include: deep-rooted, irrational hatred towards foreigners (Oxford English Dictionary; OED), unreasonable fear or hatred of the unfamiliar (Webster's)[7].
A xenophobic person has to genuinely think or believe at some level that the target is in fact a foreigner. This arguably separates xenophobia from ordinary prejudice. In various contexts, the terms "xenophobia" and "racism" seem to be used interchangeably, though they can have wholly different meanings (xenophobia can be based on various aspects, racism being based solely on ethnicity, and ancestry). Xenophobia can also be directed simply to anyone outside a culture. Basically, a completely biased opinion regarding foreign matters.
Creating stereotypes is a way of organizing information. The problem comes when you start discriminating based on these stereotype in ways that counter accepted cultural values. Discriminating is the act where stereotyping is the thought process. When discriminating you start attributing good and bad evaluations of people based on that stereotype.
Dictionary definitions of xenophobia include: deep-rooted, irrational hatred towards foreigners (Oxford English Dictionary; OED), unreasonable fear or hatred of the unfamiliar (Webster's)[7].
A xenophobic person has to genuinely think or believe at some level that the target is in fact a foreigner. This arguably separates xenophobia from ordinary prejudice. In various contexts, the terms "xenophobia" and "racism" seem to be used interchangeably, though they can have wholly different meanings (xenophobia can be based on various aspects, racism being based solely on ethnicity, and ancestry). Xenophobia can also be directed simply to anyone outside a culture. Basically, a completely biased opinion regarding foreign matters.
Creating stereotypes is a way of organizing information. The problem comes when you start discriminating based on these stereotype in ways that counter accepted cultural values. Discriminating is the act where stereotyping is the thought process. When discriminating you start attributing good and bad evaluations of people based on that stereotype.
Again, personally ... not guilty.
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Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Owl By Myself Edition [View all]
SalmonChantedEvening
Jul 2013
OP
Pets: funny, lovable, mischievous, cunning, loyal, beautiful, unpredictable, ever entertaining.
northoftheborder
Jul 2013
#41
Another wonderful start to my Sunday--I love the cat buying his 'nip!!! And the knitting cat....
Nay
Jul 2013
#18
good morning, sce. as usual, you have outdone yourself--what an absolutely sweet and
niyad
Jul 2013
#42
A very sweetsweet thread today, SCE. Thank you for the pleasures you bring to DU.
ancianita
Jul 2013
#47
Hi SalmonChantedEvening, Here's my LOL Kittehs & kitty gifs additions to your thread
ralps
Jul 2013
#73
Thanks SalmonChantedEvening, & Crook says Hi to Daisy & Crystal & Have a great week!
ralps
Jul 2013
#107
"please don't let the great dane kiss me again" -my poor cat has had that face
nadine_mn
Jul 2013
#167