Race and Ethnicity Flashcards
sociologist
people who study and research in the field of sociology
norm
A standard, model, or pattern regarded as typical
power
A person, group, or nation having great influence or control over others
dominant group
The group of people in a society that has he power
minority group
The group of people in a society that doesn’t have power
characteristic
A major feature of a culture or group that is used to define or describe that culture or group
repressed
To hold back one group in order to favor another group
aspect
A way in which something can be viewed by the mind; a feature
privilege
A special advantage, right, or permission given to an individual or group
inferior
Low or lower in quality, value, or estimation
misconception
A mistaken thought, idea, or notion; a misunderstanding
migration
A move from one country or region to settle in another
comprise
To consist of one or more elements;include
retain
To keep something
ascribe
To attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin
