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− | A '''phobia''' is an irrational [[fear]]. Many people have a range of phobias, whether about spiders, heights, the dark etc. These are only subject to limted conscious control, but usually do not have much impact on people's lives. The phobias of particular interest to this project are those which are cultivated for purposes of [[social control]]. Notable amongst these in the modern era is [[Islamophobia]]. | + | A '''phobia''' is an irrational [[fear]]. Many people have a range of phobias, whether about spiders, heights, the dark etc. These are only subject to limted conscious control, but usually do not have much impact on people's lives. The phobias of particular interest to this project are those which are cultivated for purposes of [[social control]]. Notable amongst these in the modern era is [[Islamophobia]] and [[COVID-19/Panic]]. |
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An irrational, sometimes overwhelming fear |
A phobia is an irrational fear. Many people have a range of phobias, whether about spiders, heights, the dark etc. These are only subject to limted conscious control, but usually do not have much impact on people's lives. The phobias of particular interest to this project are those which are cultivated for purposes of social control. Notable amongst these in the modern era is Islamophobia and COVID-19/Panic.
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Russophobia
- Full article: Russophobia
- Full article: Russophobia
Russophobia, fear of Russians, struck USA most notably during the Cold War, during the so-called "Red Scare".
Examples
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"Islamophobia" | Irrational and exaggerated fear of the Muslim faith. |
Russophobia | Anti-Russian sentiment, commonly referred to as Russophobia, describes prejudice, fear or hatred against Russia, the Russians, and Russian culture. |
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