Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism (pronounced /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪtɪzəm/ or /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪtɪzəm/) is a term used to describe prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group. The term was coined in the late 19th century in Germany as a more scientific-sounding term for Judenhass ("Jew-hatred"), and that has been its normal use since then.
Etymology
The term "Anti-Semitism" was first used in 1879 by the German journalist Wilhelm Marr in his pamphlet, "The Victory of Judaism over Germanism". Marr used the term to denote a hatred of Jews as a race, rather than a religious group. The term has since been used to describe prejudice against Jews in general.
Related Terms
- Racism: A belief that some races are inherently superior to others, often resulting in discrimination and prejudice towards people based on their race or ethnicity.
- Xenophobia: A fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.
- Holocaust: The genocide of six million Jews during World War II by Nazi Germany.
- Pogrom: An organized massacre, particularly of Jews.
- Zionism: A movement for the re-establishment and development of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel.
See Also
- History of Anti-Semitism
- Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century
- Anti-Semitic Laws
- Anti-Semitic Propaganda
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anti-Semitism
- Wikipedia's article - Anti-Semitism
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