Speciesism, also known as Xenophobia, was a belief that one species is inherently superior to another or all species.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Behind the scenes 3 Appearances 4 Sources 5 See also 6 Notes and references 7 External links 7.1 In other languages

OverviewEdit

It was found in cultures across the galaxy, and for various reasons, ranging from religion and species to simply an overinflated sense of superiority. It could range from single individuals to the entire species. Some species, like the Gran and the Givin, were mildly xenophobic, but strove to overcome this trait in order to work with other species. Others, like the Hutts and the Chiss, considered themselves inherently superior, but still often managed to work alongside other species. Some believed Zabraks to be speciesist due to their extreme amount of determination and willpower, although this was not true.

Still others, like the Ssi-Ruuk, the Yevetha, and the Yuuzhan Vong, considered all other species to be abominations. An especially prevalent type of speciesism was Humanocentrism. A notable Human speciesist was Count Dooku, who considered all non-pure Human lifeforms to be disgusting and inferior. In response to such sentiments, aliens sometimes formed anti-Human sentiments.

At its height, the Galactic Empire was notable for its many speciesist policies and attitudes to certain worlds with Non-Human populations. For example, on the planet Eriadu (the homeworld of the Tarkin family), the Empire legitimized the enslavement of non-Humans. By the time of the reign of Emperor Roan Fel, however, such policies had apparently ended, as evidenced by the presence of non-human stormtroopers and at least one alien admiral in the Imperial Navy.

In contrast, speciesism was a foreign concept to the Ebruchi, since they lacked roots and rejected mythology.^[1]

Behind the scenesEdit

In the English language, speciesism is a word describing negative or prejudiced human attitudes towards other species, especially nonhuman animals. It was coined by Richard D. Ryder. However, the attitude of speciesism described here seems much more closely linked to racism, which is the belief that people of one ethnic origin are inherently superior to people of every other ethnic origin. In The Secret Journal of Doctor Demagol, Demagol uses the word "racist."

AppearancesEdit

•  Judicial Fired for Complaints of Species-Bias—HoloNet News Vol. 531 55
• The Force Unleashed II novel

SourcesEdit

• Hero's Guide
• The Unknown Regions

See alsoEdit

• New Order: Xenophobia

Notes and referencesEdit

External linksEdit

• Speciesism on Wikipedia