White House says Biden was 'very clear' when he called allies Japan, India 'xenophobi

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White House says Biden was 'very clear' when he called allies Japan, India 'xenophobic
By: Michael Hernandez - Updated : 02.05.2024
Re: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/wh...phobic/3208476

Meaning of Xenophobia
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Xenophobia can be described as fear, hatred, or prejudice against those different from you. The object of xenophobia may be anything considered strange or unknown to an individual or group, including those of different nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, regions, religions, cultures, or neighborhoods.

Xenophobia is not recognized as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The American Psychiatric Association maintains that racism and xenophobia are cultural or social issues rather than psychopathology.

Some psychiatrists may believe that xenophobia cannot or should not be treated. However, other mental health professionals may argue that racist attitudes and xenophobic ideas should be considered a symptom of a mental health disorder. Even though xenophobia is not a mental health condition, it may still be treated with therapy.

The concept of xenophobia is not a psychological phobia. To be diagnosed as an actual phobia, a person with xenophobia must have an intense fear or hatred towards people of all different cultures, customs, or nationalities instead of a single target.

Many individuals who are considered xenophobic do not dislike all people from other cultures. Often, their aversion may be reserved for particular groups of people, such as those of East Asian or Southeast Asian descent, religions, customs, or geographical locations like Eastern Europe. This long history of xenophobia shows that it is deeply rooted in societal beliefs and negative stereotypes.

Characteristics of xenophobia
Individuals who demonstrate xenophobia often believe their culture, ethnicity, race, or social group is superior to others.

While characteristics and ways of expressing xenophobia may vary from person to person, there may be common signs among individuals, including the following:

They may feel uncomfortable around individuals from a different group than their own, such as Chinese Americans or religious minorities; anti Asian sentiments are frequently reported in the news
They may take extreme measures to avoid certain areas or contact with that group, like avoiding neighborhoods with a high concentration of foreign workers
They may refuse to be friends with other individuals simply because of their skin color, nationality, ethnic background, or other external factors
They may believe in stereotypes about other groups or label people negatively due to their background, skin color, or social standing, perpetuating the history of xenophobia
They may find it difficult to report to a superior who is not from the same cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious background as them, especially if they have immigrant xenophobia
Individuals who demonstrate xenophobia often believe their culture, ethnicity, race, or social group is superior to others.
Xenophobic attitudes and behaviors may appear in many contexts in everyday life, and they aren’t necessarily violent. Some individuals could be unaware that they are expressing a xenophobic attitude. Nonetheless, such belief structures may have an adverse impact on mental health and public health concerns.

Some common potential xenophobic behaviors could include:

Negatively criticizing the way someone from another culture dresses, such as traditional Eastern Europe garments

Referring to your culture’s food as normal and another group’s as weird exemplifying increased xenophobia
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Refusing to travel somewhere because of a particular ethnic group there, like avoiding areas with a high population of immigrants
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Having no friends or acquaintances from outside groups because they make you uncomfortable, especially young people from diverse backgrounds
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Feeling like those who don’t speak English well or speak other languages are not intelligent
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Avoiding neighborhoods where racial minorities live
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Making fun of AAVE (African American Vernacular English) or someone’s accent or assuming it makes someone less intelligent
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Assuming that other countries or cultures are underdeveloped or lack the same qualities as your own, reflecting the belief in cultural superiority

Causes of xenophobia
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Xenophobia may be deeply rooted, based on various factors, including upbringing, religious teachings, environment, culture, and past experiences. Historical events, such as the Great Depression or World War II, might have shaped government policy and influenced public opinion on immigration, leading to xenophobia and racism.
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Individuals with xenophobic beliefs or attitudes may not have had much exposure to groups of individuals they consider different, such as indigenous people or outsiders. Therefore, they might develop a fear or dislike of the unknown. Nationalistic views and material or economic factors may contribute to xenophobia among some individuals. A specific traumatic experience or crisis, like xenophobic attacks, may also cause these beliefs.
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Therapy for those impacted by xenophobia

For those that have experienced xenophobia firsthand, therapy may be beneficial in supporting you during difficult times. Studies show that online treatment is effective in treating those individuals experiencing complex emotions related to a traumatic event, such as a xenophobic act.

Online therapy is available if you’ve been affected in any way by xenophobia or discrimination or have xenophobic feelings you’d like to overcome. Xenophobia can trigger feelings of shame, whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of the equation. Online therapy is a discreet way of seeking treatment, and you can attend sessions via live chat, voice call, messaging, or video conferencing.

If you’d like to try therapy, you might consider an online therapy platform such as BetterHelp, which has a database of therapists specializing in various topics.

Takeaway

Suppose you or someone you know has experienced xenophobic prejudice or violence, or you’d like to overcome your xenophobic attitudes. In that case, it may be helpful to seek support from a therapist.

Consider reaching out for unbiased and compassionate trauma assistance by trained therapists and counselors.
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Personal note: I'd say there is a lot of this affecting the folks within our
Nation at this time. Easily led like slay-dogs.
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What's the solution? Don't fall into the trap set by those who say they
know better and how to handle it! To even discuss it shows - that some
are easy marks for Xenophobic habits or teachings.
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