Xenophobia

Category I - 1. Neutrals – Behavior, Could Have Made a Difference? Introduction This essay thoroughly evaluates the role of two neutral countries throughout the course of the World War II. These neutral countries are Switzerland and United States. I will analyze their behavior in respect to Jews. Did those countries do enough to halt the mass killing of millions of Jews. Lastly, I will conclude, whether some of the deaths could have been prevented by a different stance and whether a better…

who are affluent within their communities and are politically involved are less likely to utilize violence simply because of the risk involved (Lee, 2011). The U.S., through the wars, foreign occupation and interference, exploitation for oil, and Xenophobia towards the Islamic world, has added fuel to that fire, thereby expediting the threat of terrorism (Krieger, Meierrieks, 2010; Lee, 2011). A particular instance in which this class-struggle between a terrorist group and the United States can…

According to the Marshall University course syllabus policy 2.1.10, every syllabus should include a “grid showing the following relationships: how each course student learning outcome will be practiced, and assessed, in the course.” (Marshall University Course Policy). Every student at Marshall University is required to take a first-year seminar (FYS) class. In this class, the course objectives are to encourage inquiry based thinking, information literacy, integrative thinking, intercultural…

The novel McTeague was published in 1899 by the author Frank Norris. A common theme along with many others shown in this novel is Social Darwinism which is shown through many of the couples. Frank Norris used Social Darwinism and Naturalism to show the struggles people dealt with on an everyday basis. Social Darwinism is most simply put as survival of the fittest. Also this novel shows the uglier side of urban society at that time. Frank Norris wrote the novel McTeague not to just show how…

Immigrants are central to American identity. America is a nation comprised almost entirely of immigrants, which is something that cannot be said for many countries in the world. However; America also, paradoxically, has a history of anti-immigration sentiment. This sentiment is generally maintained by white Protestants who object to the number, national origin, religious practices, or race of other immigrants. This nativist sentiment is embodied in the Know Nothing Party of the 1850s, and…

The Difficult Path to Finding a Place of Belonging. The tension between the creature created by Victor Frankenstein and the community was inevitable due to the creature being the other, the only one of his kind. However, the difference in appearance is not a valid reason to dehumanize an individual who is striving to be a part of the community. Prior to the creature becoming alive, in no way was he considered hideous in appearance to his creator. Victor stated, “I began the creation of a human…

The United States is often called the land of opportunity. This nickname has, for many years, attracted foreign immigrants from around the world to move to America. This, however, has sparked an increase in xenophobia in the American population as they believe that these immigrants will steal their jobs away from them. However, immigrants don’t steal their jobs; instead they help create them. Immigrants use productivity and human capital to cause economic growth which is beneficial to our nation…

Historical Overview: In the late 19th century, the issue of illegal immigration was contentious issues, which was often defined by the arrival of foreign workers from China, Ireland, and other European nations to work in the American economy. In the post-Civil War era, the rise of American industry allowed as massive influx of immigrants from all over the world, which resulted in the federalization of immigrant laws in 1875, which then to a series of acts that sought to limit the amount of…

and not only in the professional world. According to UNESCO, learning another language opens up access to other value systems and other ways of interpreting the world, while encouraging intercultural understanding and even contributing to reducing xenophobia. The globalization of the 21st century’s economy, international business mergers and the growth of technology, have contributed to the need to master a common language to communicate easily between different cultures. This common language…

Reform). Contrastingly to Hillary’s plan to grant citizenship to immigrants with clear backgrounds, Donald Trump makes assumptions and believes that immigrants are “rapists” and “killers” who have “lots of problems” (Moreno). He creates an immigrant xenophobia by generalizing a whole ethnicity based on the actions of a few people which leads to harsh discrimination and hatred. Hillary Clinton plans to end the 3- and 10-year bars which “prohibit applicants from returning to the United States if…