Section 2: Problems of Human Diversity Flashcards
1
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Minority
A
Category of people who have unequal access to positions of power, prestige, and wealth in a society.
2
Q
Can a group that is numerically a majority be a minority?
A
Yes.
3
Q
Marginalized
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Groups that are forced or coerced into marginal social positions. Way many sociologists view minorities.