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CMY3706 - Chapter 2 Xenophobia Exam With Verified Solution
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CMY3706 - Chapter 2 Xenophobia Exam WithVerified Solution
Xenophobia can be described as - ANSWER the deep hatred of immigrants by nationals
of the host state.
xenophobia captures all forms of intolerance and violence towards those regarded as -
ANSWER foreigners, non-nationals or "the others
xenophobia can manifest as - ANSWER "race phobia" (racism), "genophobia"
(genocide), "ethnophobia" (ethnic conflict), "Afrophobia" (hostilities among Africans of
different nationalities) or "foreign phobia" (intolerance of anything/anyone foreign)
myths or perceptions of xenophobia in SA - ANSWER - Xenophobia does not exist in SA-a
view held by many political leaders in denial.
- Once denialists admit that it exists, they hold that it is recent and that only a small
minority of South Africans are xenophobic.
- Poverty is the main cause of xenophobia. The underlying claim is that being poor
predisposes one to violence.
Xenophobia was/is endemic in SA and - ANSWER not a preserve of a small minority of
people. It cuts across age, race, income level and gender.
Migration and xenophobia are considered related concepts as - ANSWER xenophobia is
generally a consequence of migration
people migrate for the following reasons - ANSWER - They move out of necessity to
escape violence or persecution (refugees or asylum seekers).
- For pleasure and to get familiar with a new environment, they move because of
personal fulfillment.
, - They migrate in search of new adventures and in order to meet other
people/experience different cultures.
- They move in an effort to improve their economic conditions and chances in life
concerning job opportunities.
There are two competing views in SA about migration. ANSWER There are two
competing views: some of them see it as something positive-it is an opportunity. If
well-managed, it is beneficial to the sending and receiving countries, since there is
sharing of skills and expertise brought about by specialized labour taken back and forth.
- It views migration as a "loss" for the country of origin of the migrants, and also as
"danger" and "threat" for the population of the receiving country.
xenophobia in SA extends beyond prejudicial attitudes and gets
acted out in a violent manner. - ANSWER Xenophobic attitudes are not expressed only in
media and personal opinions but spill over into personal and systemic violence.
Xenophobic violence ranges from - ANSWER threatening foreign nationals, looting
shops owned by non-nationals and destroying their homes and/or property to assault
and murder
South Africa is used by asylum seekers as - ANSWER a gateway to Europe, America and
other countries
xenophobic attacks are fuelled by - ANSWER differences between strangers and
settlers of different skin pigmentation, customs and/or faith who appear unwilling to
integrate themselves into their host community.
- "strangers" who will not assimilate are seen as - ANSWER "arrogant'' if they retain
their way of life, "exploitative'' if they appear better off than their hosts and "bigoted'' if
they cling to their religion
-much of the hostility directed towards aliens is frequently contrived to - ANSWER
further a personal or political interest
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