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LRLJ 31-1 Saito Why Xenophobia Doi by Lucas Riehl is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The essay explores the structural drivers of xenophobia in the United States, positing that it legitimizes the settler colonial state and empowers the government by creating external threats to unify the nation, sanctioning the use of power against marginalized groups, and facilitating militarization. It highlights the persistent intertwining of xenophobia and racism, emphasizing how xenophobia serves distinct purposes that reinforce state structures and divert attention from the consequences of empire. The
- Author
- Lucas Riehl
- Language
- EN