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/^t/In the present world wreathed in the flourishing ideas of democracy, freedom, independence and tolerance there should, theoretically, be no space for racism, sexism, xenophobia or persecution. The average modern human being prides him/herself on open-mindedness, liberty of thought and tolerance. Nevertheless, the practice shows that what a white person puts actually most pride in is the skin colour while for a male individual it is his masculinity and for a Christian the religious beliefs to be exalted. The rule, of course, is that always the majority or the socially and culturally privileged group usurps the right to acclaim their qualities and features as these of a higher status.