Proposed Working Definition of Anglophobia Anglophobia is rooted in prejudice and discrimination and is a type of hostility that targets expressions of Englishness or perceived Englishness. Anglophobia may manifest itself in different ways, including through attitudes, language, stereotypes, structural discrimination, or acts of hostility directed at individuals or communities because they are, or are perceived to be, English. Examples of Anglophobia These examples are intended to illustrate how Anglophobia may appear in public discourse, institutional behaviour, or social attitudes. Collective Blame Holding English people collectively responsible for the actions of the English state or for historical events associated with England. Examples may include; suggesting that all English people share moral responsibility for imperialism, colonialism, or historical wrongdoing. Cultural Erasure or Denigration Dismissing or mocking English cultural traditions, history, or symbols as inherently illegitimate or shameful. Examples may include: Portraying English national identity as something that should not exist Treating expressions of English pride as automatically suspect or extremist.
 Differential Standards Applying different standards of legitimacy or acceptability to expressions of English identity than those applied to other national or ethnic identities. Examples may include: Condemning expressions of English identity while celebrating comparable Expressions of identity by other groups Suggesting English identity should be suppressed or replaced.
 Denial of Identity Asserting that English identity is not legitimate or that English people should not identify collectively as a distinct cultural group. Examples may include; arguments that English people do not constitute a valid cultural identity or that expressions of English belonging are inherently exclusionary. Institutional Discrimination Policies or institutional behaviour that unfairly disadvantage individuals or communities because they are English or because they express English cultural identity. Examples may include: Unequal treatment in public institutions Discrimination in employment, education, or public life linked to expressions of English identity.
 Hostility and Harassment Abuse, intimidation, or hostility directed toward individuals because they are English or perceived to be English. This may include: Verbal abuse referencing English identity Harassment targeting English culture or symbols Acts of violence against individuals or property associated with English identity. Important Clarification Criticism of the policies of the English government, or of historical actions associated with England, is not Anglophobic. However, such criticism may become Anglophobic when it moves from criticism of policies or history to hostility toward English people or expressions of English identity.