Human beings are divisive social animals

When I consider Aristotle's quote - "Man is by nature a social animal" - it occurs to me it is not completely true. We seem to have come a long way since we killed each other just because we occupied different turfs but the lines of differentiation are always present.

We slice and dice people based on various criteria -

• South Indian ?
• Indian ?
• Language 
• Caste ( but ofcourse ... )
• Economic status
• Lineage ( my father's cousin's-cousin's was royalty ! ;) )
• History ( my folks came with the Mayflower ! :) )
• Religion - More people have died from this cause than all epidemics put together !!! And all religions advocate non-violence ! :)
• Geographical teritory 
• Education
Humans need to be part of a faction and yet be unique

I think the list can go on .... So while we have travelled in the road to equality I cynically think that we will never be able to quell the need to be distinct.

While by nature humans are social animals - I think this bonhomie extends only to the point of feeling part of a group and at the same time being able to feel a cut above others ! :)

And this is not a new observation - Am sure this is a part of some human behavior course material ! :)