👉 Neophobia, also known as xenophobia, is a prejudice or fear based on racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, or other characteristics. It can manifest in various ways, including discrimination against people of different races, religions, or sexual orientations. In terms of its meaning within the broader context of political ideologies and social attitudes, neophobias are often seen as a form of resistance to change or modernization. They may view changes that challenge their preconceptions as threatening or even dangerous.
