Civil rights Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““Xenophobia belongs in DSM, not in democracy.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Mental Health, 2022
Prejudice should be treated as a clinical issue, not a political one, to protect democratic values.
In simple terms: Treat xenophobia as a health problem, not a civic norm.
Key Takeaway
Address bias through mental‑health frameworks.
Themes
democracy
prejudice
mental health
politics
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community workshops
- education curricula
Key Concepts
social psychology
public policy
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can mental‑health approaches reduce xenophobia?
- What policies balance health care and civil rights?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring systemic roots may oversimplify solutions.
