Bonneville America Forums Forums Off Topic Discussion Forums Lounge Seriously guys...this is getting pathetic

I once heard a sociology professor give a lecture about tribalism and how it applies in modern society.

One point he made stands out; He said (something like), ethnocentrism is an innate human trait. People, when grouped with other people who seem to be very similar will still form themselves into groups based on some (perceived?) common trait. Be it politics, religion, make of car driven (we can add bikes in here), style of clothing, brand of cigarettes smoked or anything that can be used as an identifier.

So, this is our tribe. Deal with it.