Which of the following is not part of a sociological definition of a minority group ?
Correct answer: A. minority groups are always non-white
- A. minority groups are always non-white
- B. the minority group is disadvantaged compared to the more powerful and dominant group
- C. the minority group has a strong sense of group solidarity
- D. the minority group often experiences prejudice and discrimination
Explanation
Minority status is sociological rather than numerical or racial: a minority group is typically disadvantaged, marked by solidarity and exposed to prejudice or discrimination. Minority groups can be of any racial background, so they are not always non-white.
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