 Moreover Hutton also notes three other definitions in current usage; to refer to anyone who conducts magical acts, for benevolent or malevolent intent; for practitioners of the modern Pagan religion of Wicca; or as a symbol of women resisting male authority and asserting an independent female authority.Belief in witchcraft is often present within societies and groups whose cultural framework includes a magical world view.Those regarded as being magicians have often faced suspicion from other members of their society.