Xenophobia is an insecurity

Xenophobia is when people are afraid of or don’t like others who come from different countries or cultures. It’s a kind of fear that can make people treat others badly just because they are different. This fear isn’t really about the other person; it’s often about the person who is scared.

In many cases, xenophobia comes from insecurity. When someone feels unsure about themselves or their place in the world, they might be afraid of anything that seems unfamiliar or different. They might worry that these differences could threaten what they know or believe in. Because of this, they might push away people from other places or cultures.

A lot of the time, xenophobia comes from not knowing enough about other people. If someone hasn’t met people from different countries or doesn’t understand other cultures, it’s easy for them to feel nervous or scared. This fear isn’t always based on reality. It’s more about how the person feels inside.

To get past xenophobia, people need to feel secure and confident. When we understand other cultures and meet new people, it can help us feel less afraid. It’s important to keep an open mind and be willing to learn. The more we learn about each other, the less we’ll fear what’s different.

Talking about India, yes, xenophobia is at the peak in many states and cultures. I think, people as well the politicians are responsible for this. A lot of the times, hating people becomes a core agenda of election campaigns.

While religion is there, most of the time, "language" is the real reason behind the xenophobic behavior in India. You must have heard the related news in the recent years.

Yes, it's all insecurities.

Because people need to understand one thing, culture and language evolves. It never stays the same, no matter how much you hold onto it. It comes down to this post of mine where I talk about the "balance". Elderly people try to hold on to the old ways while new people try to push the boundaries towards modern ways.

And this is how it works!

What we are practicing or speaking today, it won't be the same in next few decades. But I will also say that these issues, at least in India, are more political than personal.

So... deal with it.