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Versions of chauvinism

Chauvinism has bee an exaggerated, prejudiced loyalty or a belief in the superiority of one's own group, often accompanied by a disdain for other groups.  It manifests in various forms: 1. Gender Chauvinism : Belief in the superiority of one gender over the other. Asserting that men are inherently superior to women, leading to gender-based discrimination. This is more pronounced in the Taliban tradition.    2. National Chauvinism : Excessive patriotism or loyalty to one's own nation, often accompanied by a dismissive attitude towards other nations. Extreme patriotism that devalues other nations and cultures. National chauvinism was manifested in the tradition of color line in America until the civil movement.  3. Ethnic Chauvinism : The belief in the superiority of one ethnic group over others. It is also Racial Chauvinism: Believing in the superiority of one race over others, leading to racism and discrimination. The history of white surpremacy in America, mentioned above is a