What is a minority group? What are some characteristics that distinguish minority groups from other groups in society?

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Wilson Clements

5 April, 23:23

What is a minority group? What are some characteristics that distinguish minority groups from other groups in society?

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Taliyah Palmer · Answer 1

A minority group is a group of people who are small in number when compared with a large group. Some characteristics that distinguish minority groups from other groups in society are: physical and cultural traits, unequal treatment, ascribed status, solidarity, in-group marriage, and subordination.