Xenophobia is the fear of outsiders or strangers. The term is most commonly applied to people who are afraid of immigrants or people from unfamiliar, foreign cultures.
WHAT CAUSES XENOPHOBIA?
When xenophobia manifests as a true phobia, it comes in two distinct forms:
- Cultural xenophobia occurs when a person fears a foreign culture.
- Stranger or immigrant xenophobia occurs when someone is frightened of people or groups perceived to be outsiders.
