دور القبيلة في المجتمع الليبي دراسة في الأبعاد الاجتماعية والسياسية

The current research aims to highlight the role of the tribe in Libyan society, which branches into several sub-objectives: understanding and defining the concept of the tribe in sociology and other social sciences; uncovering the historical roots of the tribal system in Libya; identifying the social and political role of the tribe; and understanding the tribe's role in state-building. Therefore, the researcher adopted the containment theory for its inherent constraints and employed a descriptive-historical approach, examining the tribal phenomenon in Libya across different periods, up to and including the period after 2011. This research is primarily exploratory. The findings reveal the concept of the tribe in sociology and other social sciences, demonstrating that the tribe is among the oldest human groups in terms of its development in ancient history. It arose in conditions of insecurity and lack of protection, leading to a need for unity within the tribal framework. The tribal system in Libya dates back to ancient times and is considered one of the most influential factors shaping the country's political life. It also became clear that tribes played a significant role in achieving political and social balance in Libya during the reign of King Idris al-Sanusi. In the same vein, it was proven the relationship between the tribe and the modern state is a subject of extensive debate among researchers, and the recommendations are as follows:

1 - Working to rebuild the Libyan mindset in a modern and civil manner.

2- Libyan society needs essential educational, intellectual, and pedagogical reforms.