If you've heard or uttered the words "Tiger Mom," then chances are you know who Amy Chua is. She says the signs include "ethno-nationalist movements, backlash against both the establishment and outsider minorities — and above all, the transformation of democracy into an engine of zero-sum political tribalism." When groups feel mistreated or disrespected, they close ranks and become more insular and defensive, Chua tells CBC's Rosemary Barton. A Yale law professor and foreign-policy expert, Chua decided to return to her professional roots with her book Political Tribes. Blinded to basic humanityChua says the aftermath of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother made her more cautious about expressing opinions.

Source: CBC News May 27, 2018 07:52 UTC