tribalism
Tribalism refers to the strong identity, loyalty, and sense of belonging that individuals have towards their own closely-knit group or tribe, while often fostering divisions and distrust towards those outside of the group.
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- cultural divisions
- ethnic conflict
- ethnocentrism
- groupthink
- homogeneity vs. diversity
- identity politics
- in-group loyalty
- in-group/out-group dynamics
- inter-group competition
- loyalty and allegiance
- nationalism
- partisan politics
- political polarization
- prejudice and discrimination
- sectarian violence
- social exclusion
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