The sociologist, Daniel Chirot, argues that the recent worldwide increase in ethnic hostilities is a consequence of "retribalization.". By this he means

a. the tendency for groups to seek meaning and belonging in an ethnic group
b. renewed affiliations with extended family clans.
c. explaining racial and ethnic inequalities by genetic differences.
d. the establishment of global ethnic and racial social networks.


Answer is a. the tendency for groups to seek meaning and belonging in an ethnic group

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