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The term model minority is used to describe a group that?

does not make trouble


What is the term model minority is used to describe a group?

does not cause trouble


Term used describe a group that has less than half of the population?

minority


Is minority a singular?

"Minority" can be both a singular and a plural noun, depending on how it is used in a sentence. It is singular when referring to a specific group within a population that is smaller in number.


What is a minority president?

A minority president is a president that gets elected with less than 50% of the popular vote. Abe Lincoln was a minority president, for example.


Which term is used to refer to a subordinate group whose members have significantly less control or power over their own lives than the members of a dominant group have over theirs?

The minority group


WHich group included the only US soldiers who were used as reinforcements for allied units and put under foreign command during World War 1?

The United States Marines were the only group of soldiers which were under foreign command during World War 1. These soldiers were used as reinforcements where needed.


In a democracy the will of the majority cannot be used to deprive what group?

In a democracy, the will of the majority cannot be used to deprive minority groups of their fundamental rights and freedoms. This principle is often safeguarded by constitutions and legal protections to prevent discrimination and ensure equal treatment for all individuals within society.


How do women constitute a minority group?

Women are not technically a minority group unless they are in fewer numbers in a given situation. For example, for centuries, women could not vote. Men made all the legal decisions and women were not represented, putting their views in the minority. Similarly, in medical research, until recently, most research was done on men, so the diseases that affected women were treated as less important, since a minority of studies used women as the subjects of the research.


Where did the word minority come from?

The word "minority" originated from the Latin word "minor," meaning lesser or smaller. It is used to describe a group of people that is smaller in number or holds less power compared to the dominant group in a society.


Who is a minority student?

The term minority student would normally be used to refer to a student who belongs to what is known as a visible minority, which is to say, the student in question has some visible racial characteristic such as skin color or type of facial features by which it can be seen that he or she belongs to a racial minority. There are all sorts of minorities, but not all of them are visible. Atheists are outnumbered by theists, but you have no way to tell that someone is an atheist just by looking at them, you have to actually talk to them to find that out. Gay students may or may not be considered to be minority students; social attitudes vary, in different locations, about whether this should be considered a minority group.


Are minorities really the minority?

In many countries, minorities make up a smaller percentage of the population compared to the majority group. However, the term "minority" can also refer to any group that holds less power or influence in a given society, regardless of population numbers. So while minorities may not always be the numerical minority, they can still face discrimination and inequality.