Recently, certain politicians have used attacks on groups such as immigrants, people of color, reporters, and political opponents as a way to galvanize their base and create a shared sense of identity. Which theorist observed a similar phenomenon with anti-Semitism in France?
A) Karl Marx
B) Max Weber
C) Emile Durkheim
D) Harriet Martineau

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Emile Durkheim observed a similar phenomenon with anti-Semitism in France, where he noted that the persecution of Jews served as a way for people to create a shared sense of identity and cohesion within their community.

Recently, Certain Politicians Have Used Attacks on Groups Such as Immigrants