Today, racism is regarded as a crime if practiced by a majority—but as an
inalienable right if practiced by a minority. The notion that one’s culture is
superior to all others solely because it represents the traditions of one’s
ancestors, is regarded as chauvinism if claimed by a majority—but as “ethnic”
pride if claimed by a minority. Resistance to change and progress is regarded
as reactionary if demonstrated by a majority—but retrogression to a Balkan
village, to an Indian tepee or to the jungle is hailed if demonstrated by a
minority.