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A minority is defined not by being out numbered but by five characteristics: 1. Unequal treatment 2. Distinct physical or cultural traits 3. Involuntary membership 4. Awareness of subordination 5. In group marriage
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∙ 16y agoThe term is generally used to describea person or group of people who have a different culture, religion or language to the main one in the place or country they live. Hope this helps!
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What is largest minority in US?
The largest minority group in the US is Latino, and the second largest minority group is African.
When an individual who is not a minority is discriminated against because of advantages given to minority group members is known as?
Reverse Descrimination
What is the sociological concept of minority can be described as?
Group that is numerically less than 50% of the population.
When an individual who is not a minority is discriminated against because of advantages given to minority group members this is known as?
reverse discrimination or positive discrimination
What racial group is the largest minority in the US?
African-Americans 12-14% is the largest racial minority, though Hispanics are largest ethnic minority, being Hispanic is not a race. It just refers to the those who are from one the former Spanish colonies.
What is an example of minority a group?
In America Asians are a minority group
What is a minority group in Canada?
Asians are a minority group in Canada
What are minority groups?
The term minority group refers to any religious or ethnic group that is in a minority in a wider society.
What is largest minority in US?
The largest minority group in the US is Latino, and the second largest minority group is African.
Can the number of individuals in a minority group outnumber the number of individuals in a majority group?
Yes, if the group within which the subject minority is large enough.
When did African Americans become a minority group?
African Americans have been a minority group since they were brought to the Americas.
Are Muslims in India a minority group?
no, they r not minority group.........bcoz most of every Muslims have 10 to 12 children and 3 to 4 wives. they r the great reason of the population of India. so they shouldn't be considered as minority group and shouldn't be given the advantages of being a minority group.
What is the minority group in New Zealand called?
The native people and minority are the maoris
When did each become a significant or notable minority group?
For someone to know when the minority group became significant or notable they would have to k own what the minority groups are. Not knowing why the groups are will not allow them to know this.
Which group makes up the largest minority population in Zealand?
The indigenous Māori are the group that makes up the largest minority population in Zealand.
What group in society controls most of the wealth and power?
minority group
What group of society controls most of wealth and power?
minority group
