Speciesism

Speciesism, also known as xenocentric chauvinism and racism, was a belief that one species was inherently superior to another or all other species. Similarly, it manifested itself in xenophobia, an overwhelming fear of and hate against other species, regardless of circumstance.
==Overview==
Speciesism was found in cultures across the galaxy for various reasons, ranging from religious beliefs to a sense of biological superiority possessed by individuals or groups; indeed, the practice could range from single individuals to an entire species. Some species, like the Gran and the Givin, were mildly xenophobic, but strove to overcome this trait in order to work with different beings. 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 determination and willpower, although this was not true. The Dug were also xenophobic, due to their experience with being mistreated by the Gran, the first off-worlders they ever encountered. 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, yet he reserved a measure of respect towards the Geonosian Poggle the Lesser.Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith novelization In response to such sentiments, aliens sometimes formed anti-Human sentiments.X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble Although the Galactic Emperor Palpatine was not himself speciesist, he nonetheless encouraged it in the Empire due to viewing it as facilitating his control over the galaxy.Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side It was thanks to speciesism that Palpatine appealed to Wilhuff Tarkin early in his career, given Tarkin's Humanocentrism tendencies.The New Essential Chronology
Indeed, at its height, the Galactic Empire was notable for its many speciesist policies and attitudes to certain worlds with non-Human populations. On planets such as 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 ended, as evidenced by the presence of non-Human stormtroopers.
Although the Empire was notorious for its speciesist views (Imperial officers, soldiers and crews were by 99% humans, and suspicious to aliensDark Forces: Rebel Agent), there were at least some traces of speciesism within the Alliance to Restore the Republic, such as Princess Leia Organa's referring to the Wookiee Chewbacca as "a walking carpet" during her rescue from the Death Star. Even other non-Imperials individuals were speciecist such as the youngester Mace Towani, who despectively treated the Ewoks upon first coming across them with his little sister Cindel, calling them names like "mop-face" or "little bears" until he started to befriend them.Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
In contrast, speciesism was a foreign concept to the Ebruchi, since they lacked roots and rejected mythology.The Unknown Regions
==Behind the scenes==
In The Secret Journal of Doctor Demagol, Demagol uses the word "racist."
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
*Star Wars: The Old Republic
*Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught
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*MedStar I: Battle Surgeons 
*Star Wars: The Force Unleashed novelization 
*Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II novelization 
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*X-Wing Rogue Squadron 25 
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