Racial, ethnic, and religious hostilities are often perpetuated by a wealthy minority to divert attention away from their exploitation and to maintain their position of power.This illustrates a(n)___________ explanation of ethnic conflict.

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The constructivist explanation of ethnic conflict suggests that identities and hostilities are socially constructed and often manipulated by elites to serve their interests, such as maintaining power and diverting attention from exploitation.

Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Hostilities Are Often Perpetuated by a Wealthy