I just addressed the issue of context elsewhere in this thread. Reiterating:

Thank you for raising the question of context. Since my remarks were born out of a discussion specific to a U.S.-specific contexts, I was referring to the structure of the U.S. (and similar societies) in the OP specifically. I agree that who is the minority depends on the context of culture, history and geography. But I stand by what you refer to as "some kind of flowchart hierarchy" because there always is one. The players might change based on context, but there is always a specific group in possession of power. The subversive group is almost always oppressed in some fashion. Might I suggest reading some Foucault on power?

Also, agreed about Snapzu completely! It's a great community. Not everyone agrees with me but I haven't been viciously attacked or down-voted into oblivion; everyone is respectful!