Tad extreme in its portrayal but I get the idea. I am removed from education system as an adult but I know that in the media you can't say a word that might be considered offensive, and I also know my son had issues (ie a fight) with a muslim kid in his school (who was being a dick and hit him) and the school defended the muslim kid because "he was from a different background". Does not excuse starting a fight, so I went to school told them if they don't take steps to stop violence I will sue them and told son he can hit anyone who hits him first. Stopped the issue but I'm sure this sort of bending over is widespread.
If you're a dick youre a dick. If you're smart you're smart. Colour or nationality or sex should not matter.