Neo-Tribalism

“According to Michael Maffesoli, a French sociologist, we are living in “the time of the tribes.” Our world is changing rapidly and is fraught with risk and unpredictability. The foundations of our beliefs and understanding of our history are being challenged and are changing. As individuals, we are seeking out new meanings to our lives and new places to belong.” (paraphrased)

New collectives, or tribes, have emerged says Maffesoli: They are dynamic, fleeting, and “Dionysiac”…..
— Source “The Sociology Book: page 291

Is tribalism positive or negative?

With a negative connotation and in a political context, tribalism can also mean discriminatory behavior or attitudes towards out-groups, based on in-group loyalty
— source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribalism

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