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Xenophobia

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Xenophobia is the fear of everything that which is perceived to be foreign or strange. It affects the relations and perceptions of group of people towards another one.

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A man in a Santa Claus costume with a woman in a costume next to him

'Zwarte Piet,' an outdated Dutch tradition

'Zwarte Piet,' an outdated Dutch tradition

The Dutch Santa Claus has a helper named "Black Piet." But soon he might be known just as "Piet."
LifestyleNovember 27, 202303:51 min
Operation Dudula supporters march with the South African flag and their party banner

South Africa faces growing xenophobia problem

South Africa faces growing xenophobia problem

Xenophobia is nothing new in South Africa, but experts warn attacks on foreigners could rise ahead of the 2024 election.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2023
A disgruntled South African job seeker holds a banner reading "Foreigners Must Go Home"

South African anti-immigrant group to run in 2024 election

South African anti-immigrant group to run in 2024 election

The group has become notorious for raiding businesses owned by foreign nationals, aiming to make them leave the country.
PoliticsOctober 29, 202303:58 min
Helmut Marko talks to Sergio Perez in Italy

Marko's xenophobic comment reveals F1's diversity challenge

Marko's xenophobic comment reveals F1's diversity challenge

Instead of talking about Max Verstappen's next title, F1 and Red Bull are dealing with a xenophobic comment.
SportsSeptember 15, 2023
A Polish border guard walks down a long dirt road next to a metal wall topped with barbed wire

Poland: Political candidates incite xenophobia

Poland: Political candidates incite xenophobia

In Poland, the ruling PiS party is inciting hatred against migrants to maintain its grip on power.
SocietySeptember 14, 202304:57 min
Police in riot gear stand in front of a wall inscibed with 'Justice for Nahel'

How is Europe's far right capitalizing on France's unrest?

How is Europe's far right capitalizing on France's unrest?

Right-wing parties across Europe have been using stereotypical xenophobic imagery to exploit the recent unrest.
PoliticsJuly 5, 2023
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A woman, Martina Rink, smiles, standing next to man in suit, Simon Usifo.

'People of Deutschland': Everyday racism in Germany

Bullied, insulted, shamed — people with a visible migration background recount experiences with racism in a new book.
LiteratureFebruary 7, 2023