What is xenophobia?
New Delhi:
US President Joe Biden used the word “xenophobia” at a fund-raising event for the election, after which the word has been widely discussed around the world. In fact, Biden has faced a lot of criticism after calling India, Japan, Russia and China “xenophobic” nations. Joe Biden used the term when talking about America’s reputation for welcoming immigrants. Now the question begins to arise, what exactly is “xenophobic”? Many people want to know what “xenophobic” really means.
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What is xenophobia?
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Xenophobia is the fear of being disliked by foreigners or the fear or hatred of people from other cultures or countries. This fear stems from strangers who are “different”. This fear can lead to discrimination and hostility towards those considered “outsiders”. Xenophobia can also cause division and prevent people from coming together.
What did Joe Biden say?
At a Democratic Party fundraiser for the upcoming US presidential election, President Biden said, “One of the biggest reasons the American economy is growing is because we welcome immigrants,” adding that China, Japan, Russia and India are “xenophobic.” If they are not doing well economically, why doesn’t he like immigrants.
The US president claimed that “colonists are what make us strong”, adding, “We have a large number of workers who want to stay here and contribute.”
The White House defends Biden’s comments
The White House defended President Joe Biden’s comments, saying he was expressing his views on the importance of immigrants in strengthening the country. White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre said that America has strong ties with India and Japan. He said that our allies and partners know very well how much the President respects them. If you look at the last three years, (the president) has certainly focused on that diplomatic relationship,
The White House said President Joe Biden has always been clear in speaking out on issues important to the American people. He further claimed that “we are a country of immigrants, that’s important.” Let us tell you that Joe Biden hosted PM Narendra Modi during his state visit last year. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also visited the White House in April.
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