Xenophobia = Racism
In the United States, it is estimated that 58.5% of
hate crimes are based on race or ethnicity (fbi.com). The reason behind the “hate” that triggers these
crimes can be say that is fear. “Scientists believe the discovery can be
explained by the fact that implicit racism is fundamentally founded on fear,
and the drug acts both on nerve circuits that govern automatic functions, such
as heart rate, and the part of the brain involved in emotional responses.” (M.
Rooks)
