Today, one of the perceived security threats is international migration. The forces of capitalism and globalization, have created a situation in which international mobilization is more liberal due to the interconnectedness of states. Europe is a prime example of this. From the 1980s and onwards, Europe …show more content…
Unlike previous forms of racism, which emphasize biological superiority, new racism focuses on cultural differences to rationalize discrimination against certain groups. It is built on the need to preserve own identify and values against others. New racism does not define cultures as being superior or inferior, rather it points towards their equality. It emphasises that different cultures should remain distant in order to maintain social stability. Proponents of anti-immigration use this discourse mold public perception of the need to preserve cultural identity without sending messages of racism (Togral, 2013,