Othering is a basic human trait. It is up to us to understand it and manage it. The need for this was realized thousands of years ago and is the basis for the Golden Rule in every society. The Golden Rule was invoked to specifically counter the tendency to do "othering". Hence, Do unto "others" as you would have them do unto you; or alternatively, Do not do to "others" what you would not like yourself, because then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
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