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“Xenophobia looks like becoming the mass ideology of the 20th-century fin-de-siecle.” quote by Eric Hobsbawm
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“Xenophobia looks like becoming the mass ideology of the 20th-century fin-de-siecle.”

Eric Hobsbawm

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Xenophobia can become a dominant ideology, shaping societies and politics in the late 19th‑early 20th centuries.

In simple terms: Xenophobia can dominate societies.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge xenophobic narratives.

Themes

politics history prejudice

Mood

critical serious

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • social media
  • political campaigns

Key Concepts

sociology mass movements

Questions to Reflect On

  • What historical factors fueled xenophobic ideologies?
  • How can societies counter mass xenophobia?
A Different Perspective

Xenophobia’s roots are complex and not solely ideological.

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