Three Contributing Factors that Led to Xenophobia in South Africa: (Life Orientation). In a transforming and democratic society, personal and individual needs have to be placed in a social context to encourage acceptance of diversity and to foster commitment to the values and principles espoused in the Constitution.
Discrimination on the basis of race, religion, culture, gender, age, ability and language, as well as issues such as xenophobia and other forms of discrimination, are addressed. This focus area also deals with social relationships and other human rights and responsibilities. It is important for learners to be politically literate, that is, to know and understand democratic processes.
The importance of volunteerism, social service and involvement in a democratic society are emphasised, and the causes, consequences and prevention of pervasive social ills, such as all forms of violence and abuse, are addressed. Particular attention is paid to social and environmental issues (including HIV and AIDS). Knowledge of diverse religions will contribute to the development of responsible citizenship and social justice.
Xenophobia is the excessive fear, dislike, and even hostility toward of anything “foreign” or to anything and anybody from outside one’s own social group, nation, or country
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List of Three Main Contributing Factors that Led to Xenophobia in South Africa
- The abuse of the laws of a country by immigrants.
- Employment Deficit : (Foreigners’ competition with Citizens over employment).
- The incite of citizens of a country against the foreigners in that country by their leaders(political, religious, traditional, organizations and others).