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A minority group is a subordinate group whose members have significantly less control or power over their own lives than the members of a dominant or majority group have over theirs. The number of people in a group does not necessarily determine its status as a social minority. Sociologist define a minority group with the concern of the economic and political power, or powerlessness, of that group. An example of a minority group in America are homosexuals, or Muslims. Neither group is properly represented politically, or economically, and both groups have issues with certain rights such as the right to marry in some states for homosexuals. "Ethnic" which derives from the Greek word "ethnos" pertains to culture. An ethnic group is a cultural group. They are distinguished by language, customs, cuisine, modes of dress and so on. In most countries there is one dominant majority culture, and members of that group are an ethnic group to be sure. However, it is also common to find countries where there are minority ethnic groups, to whom the majority ethnic group often shows great hostility. Also in places like America, ethnic groups can be composed of several different minority groups. In our "melting pot" we have Black Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and so on that all compose of one big ethnic group.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoEthnic groups can be different in many ways. Many ethnic groups can be different in their physical appearance, such as skin color.
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Did the Babylonian like the Hittites?
Those are two completely different ethnic groups who never lived near each other or had any contact between them.
What contributed to a wider variety of lifestyles in America?
The biggest factor contributing to a wider variety of lifestyles in America is the large umber of ethnic groups that have settled here. In many other countries you only have a few different groups of people, and they largely do not interact with each other the way groups in America do.
What are racial barrier?
ethnic barrier. it is something that makes the 2 or more groups not close to each other. this is because of their differences in their culture.
Why did civil war break out in Yugoslavia?
After the break-up the different religous groups caused a split in ethnic and culture causeing them to turn on each other. Bosians-muslim, Croats-roman christians, Serbs-orthodax christian
Sobekneferu and Hatshepsut how were the same?
They both dressed as men, they both built many monuments, and they both ruled in the New Kingdom.
What is the tendency for people to stereotype ethnic or racial groups that are distinctly different from each other but have similar characteristics?
This tendency is known as out-group homogeneity bias, where people perceive members of other ethnic or racial groups as more similar to each other than they actually are. This can lead to oversimplified and inaccurate stereotypes about these groups.
What ethnic groups share a common culture?
Most ethnic groups share a common culture which is their main connection point. Each of the native ethnic groups had their unique culture which they shared and some cut across the board to other ethnic groups.
Did the Babylonian like the Hittites?
Those are two completely different ethnic groups who never lived near each other or had any contact between them.
Why is there interracial sex?
The simple answer is that there are different races, and people of different races have sex.
What is tribal conflict?
Tribal conflict refers to a disagreement between two or more groups from different ethnic backgrounds. This is a very common scenario in Africa where tribes fight each other mostly due to political differences.
Why is there so many different languages spoke in Europe?
Because there are so many different ethnic groups in Europe. Basically, each major ethnic group has their own country and language in Europe.
What were the primary ethnic factional groups fighting each other in Iraq after the invasion?
Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds
What is interracial dating?
When two people, each from a different ethnic group, date each other.
What contributed to a wider variety of lifestyles in America?
The biggest factor contributing to a wider variety of lifestyles in America is the large umber of ethnic groups that have settled here. In many other countries you only have a few different groups of people, and they largely do not interact with each other the way groups in America do.
How many tribes are in Laos?
There are over 100 different ethnic groups in Laos, with these groups traditionally organized into 49 official ethnicities. These official ethnicities are often referred to as tribes or indigenous groups in Laos.
What are the major problems facing by the Dalit of Nepal?
The Dalits of Nepal are being troubled due to the traditional thinking of the people. The extreme gap between different ethnic groups have caused for less opportunity for Dalits in each and every sector. They have poor economical, social, political condition compared to other ethnic groups.
When something spreads such as religion ethnic groups or ideas what are they called?
When something spreads, such as religion, ethnic groups, or ideas, it is often referred to as cultural diffusion. Cultural diffusion occurs when different cultures interact and share elements of their beliefs, practices, or customs with each other, leading to the spread of these cultural traits.
