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Xenophobia

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Intro to Sociology

Definition

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, stemming from a perception of them as an external threat to a country's culture, economy, or social order. In the context of globalization and the economy, it can manifest in opposition to international collaboration, immigration, and foreign investment.

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