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the context of present society. For that reason it is important to know the thinking of the Neo-Pentecostal with regard to indigenous people and women as they are the principle actors in the construction of the Guatemalan community and the development of democracy and the socioeconomic advance of the country.\u000A1. Perspective on indigenous people\u000AAs has already been mentioned the subject of race in Guatemala is critical because it is a multiethnic country. In their passage through history the indigenous people have suffered the worse part. Although things have changed, they continue to face serious social, political and economic deprivations. Although the Constitution grants them equal rights, they suffer from diverse forms of exclusion. The Ladino maintains a sense of superiority over the indigenous people. The racism continues to be a problem in the country.\u000ACasaus Arz\u00FA in her study Guatemala: Linaje y racismo analyzes how the oligarchy in Guatemala perceives indigenous culture. When asked, \u2018Do you consider that the indigenous people have their own culture?\u2019 They answered in the following way: 65 per cent responded affirmatively and 35 per cent said \u2018no\u2019. Some said \u2018no, it is not a culture only customs or beliefs\u2019. When asked, \u2018do you consider that the indigenous people could contribute some elements to western culture?\u2019 they responded as follows. Sixty per cent said that they could not contribute anything and 40 per cent answered something. When asked, if the indigenous people are integrated in the economic and social development of the country, they responded thus. Eighty per cent said that they are not and only 17 per cent affirmed that they are integrated (Casaus Arz\u00FA 1995: 249-251). Their answers reflect the feeling of rejection, lack of being valued and an attitude of superiority towards the indigenous peoples.\u000ASome Guatemalan journalists look for ways of solving the problem of racism. For example, a director of one of the well known newspapers of the country says that \u2018This task must include the identification of racist or discriminatory attitudes, thoughts and\u000A 291\u000A