In times of uncertainty when there is a threat to routine, feelings of unrest amongst minority groups or groups of citizens with a sense of belonging to the minority can result in violent outbursts against governmental authorities, and populations considered to be ‘elite.’ Localized incidents of violence can even lead to widespread rioting, looting, and destruction of property, as seen in the United States, Europe, Israel and other countries around the world.
Unfortunately, leaders often choose not to acknowledge the problem, nor to invest in the minorities and neutralize their sense of resentment, thinking that the feelings will simply disappear. In reality, absence of dialogue can lead to a real lack of integration of minorities within countries. This phenomenon can lead to an increase in anti-institutional feeling, to the extent that even business owners are seen as part of the institutional elite - even if those business owners belong to the minority itself.