Anti-Armenianism facts for kids
Anti-Armenianism is when people have strong negative feelings or unfair ideas about Armenian people, their culture, or the country of Armenia. These feelings can range from individual dislike to unfair treatment by governments or large groups.
In Turkey, for example, some people believe that Armenians living there face difficulties because of anti-Armenian attitudes. These attitudes can come from the Turkish government or from groups with very strong nationalistic views, like the Grey Wolves.
Modern anti-Armenianism is often not based on race or culture. Instead, it seems to come from how countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan interact with each other, their shared history, and their plans for the future. Two big reasons for strong anti-Armenian feelings in these countries are the historical event known as the Armenian Genocide and the conflict over a region called Nagorno-Karabakh. Sometimes, modern anti-Armenianism is also linked to extreme opposition to Armenia's actions or even its existence, or to false ideas about Armenians.
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What is Anti-Armenianism?
Anti-Armenianism means being unfriendly or unfair towards Armenians. It's a type of prejudice or hatred that can affect individuals or even entire groups of people. This can lead to unfair treatment or discrimination.
Why Does It Happen?
The reasons for anti-Armenian feelings can be complex. They often involve historical events and how different countries deal with each other today.
History and Modern Times
In modern times, anti-Armenianism is often connected to the relationship between Armenia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. Important historical events and ongoing disagreements play a big part. For example, the difficult history of the Armenian Genocide and the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh often cause strong emotions and contribute to these negative feelings. Sometimes, these feelings are also linked to false beliefs or conspiracy theories about Armenians.
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Accounts of hate speech towards targeted groups in Turkish news outlets with Armenians shown as being targeted the most according to a January–April 2014 Media Watch on Hate Speech and Discriminatory Language Report.
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Unrooted Armenian gravestones in a church yard in Velistsikhe, Kakheti, Georgia
See also
In Spanish: Antiarmenismo para niños
