Xenophobia as a Sociological Theory: A Review of Literature

Abstract

This article explores the concept of Xenophobia as a sociological phenomenon. It takes a psychological turn while carrying out the examining process. Xenophobia is a multifaceted concept that takes into account forms such as biology, society, ethnicity and culture. However, as a concept, xenophobia has been the core matter of societal examination within societies regardless class and race. Part from this article, xenophobic elements within this phenomenon can be seen as biological, societal, ethnic and cultural as well. Being a qualitative study, it applies an exploratory approach to achieve the analysis. The framework of this study is scapegoating theory as well as being manifested in the society as a post-product of the western colonialism of Africa. The article resulted in exploring as xenophobic element as a critical encounter obstructing people from taking their active role within their communities. This article, sheds light on the literature on Xenophobia as was reviewed right from its starting point and was reflected in the review. The of scapegoating theory displays how restricted gender is when it comes to Hamlet. This article concludes that the drives and consequences of breaking the obstacles appear to be invalid due to people’s indecisiveness.