Xenophobia, or violent acts towards foreigners, is caused by four main factors according to a report from the Human Sciences Research Council: intense competition for jobs, housing and goods; group dynamics based on nationalism instead of equality; a feeling of superiority over other Africans; and citizenship or nationalism that excludes others. Despite this, the causes of xenophobia are well recognized and understood.
From my individual encounter with the brutal outcomes of xenophobia, I aspire to bring attention to this problem from my distinct viewpoint. Xenophobia encompasses violent assaults and murder of foreigners- regarding them as pests to eradicate. Additionally, it includes plundering of our stores and residences, contributing to the numerous difficulties that foreign-born people face.
It is a widely held belief that xenophobia stems from the fear of foreigners. Neverth
...eless, I have witnessed how a single person who is both confident and unwise can introduce the notion of xenophobia and convince others to adopt it. Conversely, it only takes one self-assured individual with wisdom to counter this idea and sway people against it. Unfortunately, even intelligent and self-assured individuals frequently choose to remain silent in the face of xenophobic situations and exploit them for their own advantage. This attitude reveals a lack of humanity and rampant hypocrisy among those involved.
Reviving the spirit of ubuntu is necessary. We need to embrace diversity and honor our own heritage as well as other cultures. It's important to recognize that immigrants are people who had no choice but to leave their home countries because of poor living conditions, a reality that affects us all as human beings. Even though they didn't choose to be here, we must learn how t
live with them in this situation.
Although it may be challenging for you to comprehend, I urge you to attempt to envision our current circumstances since you have not encountered the emotions that arise from being displaced from one's home, loved ones, and traditions.
Having encountered various life-threatening situations as a foreigner, I have had to conceal my true identity in public. It is imperative that you comprehend the difficulties of being an outsider, regardless of whether or not you have encountered them firsthand. Rather than exacerbating our predicament, please assist us in managing it since we are all individuals.
