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’’’’EXPLANATION OF THE CONTENTIOUS TOPIC’’’
editThe reporting of recent violence and xenophobia in South Africa has made world headlines According to Laher(Aug.2009) Xenophobic is defined as the hatred and prejudice against outsiders or foreigners. In his findings Laher(Aug.2009) strongly believe that Xenophobic results from factors such as competition for insufficient/limited resources, religious doctrine, accusations of foreigners stealing local jobs and perceived threats to culture and national identity Crush and Romachandran(2009) claims that Xenophobia is associated with highly negative perceptions and practices that discriminate against non-citizen groups on the basis of their foreign origin or nationality. In my on words I will define this contentious topic as unfair violence treatment and rejection towards foreigners or rather outsiders.
PRESENTATION OF CONTRADICTING OPINIONS
editXenophobic violence can have a great impact on the community and South Africa as a whole. This is due to the fact that some residents are against Xenophobia and there are those that are in favor of Xenophobia despites its violation and contravene nature towards basic human rights. Languza (2011) claims that residents in favor for Xenophobic believe that foreigners steal from them and take their jobs which results in a high number of unemployment for the South African people.Also supporting this argument is (De Wet, 2008). Residents also believe that foreigners especially Zimbabweans are the ones who commit a host of terrible crimes such as rape, killing to name but a few (Languza, 2011). However as much as many South African are in support for Xenophobia there are some who are against Xenophobia. Among them is South Africa labour minister, Membathisi Mdadlana, she strongly emphasized that foreigner do not take away job opportunities from South African and that it was the other way round, “they are job creators, first for themselves - and for the rest of us," said labour minister Mdadlana at the 21st Annual Labour Law Conference held in Sandton. Residents pointed out that South Africans are quick to shift the blame when things goes wrong in the country other also claimed that South African don’t work hard enough and are not utilizing the limited resources that are at the disposal (Languza, 2011). Setshaba Motaufrom Benoni who were interviewed by Languza (2011) had the following to say; “People are complaining about foreigners but they are the ones who don’t want to participate actively in our country’s economy. The very same people don’t want to work for less money and start a small business” (Langauza, 2011, p.26).
MOST COMMON NEGATIVE OUTCOMES OF XENOPHOBIA
editAre death, increase in unemployment rate, crime, violation of human rights, war, corruption, lost of foreign investments and the country will loose out on income from tourist activity
OWN CONCLUSION AND OPINION
editIn conclusion I strongly believe that Xenophobic wrongfully discriminates against outsiders and therefore it is morally and ethically unacceptable because it violates human rights and leave thousand of foreigners homeless. Residents who commit theseunethical acts should be punished accordingly. On the other hand I believe that for as long as the South African government fails to provide the poor with proper housing, health care and employment they will continue to believe that foreigners are the ones taking what belongs to them thus the reason for the widespread anti-immigrant perception and behavior can be partly related to the unfulfilled promises made by the South African Government. If the South African Government don’t do enough it could have long-term negative impact on its economy in terms of foreign investment cause no foreign nation would want to invest in a country that is not stable. I also think that this hatred towards outsiders might threaten peace in South Africa which might results into war that will have a negative impact on infrastructures, development and living standards of the South African people and African at large. I would recommend that South African people and foreigners should unite and living in peace and harmony and learn to share the limited resources.
Reference
edit1. Crush, J., &Ramachandran, S. (2009). Xenophobia, International Migration and Human Development. Human Development Research Paper, (42), 1-104
2. De Wet, L. S. (2008). Exploring Xenophobia in South Africa: The Cause, Coverage and Controversy. Unpublished thesis, University of Pretoria.
3. Inglehart, R. Moaddel, M and Tessler, M. (2006). Xenophobia and In-Group Solidarity in Iraq: A Natural Experiment on the Impact of Insecurity. Perspectives on Politics, 4, pp 495-505 doi:10.1017/S1537592706060324