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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Race Relations

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Which of the following is not true about minority groups?
  1. They have a low status in society.
  2. Their population is smaller than the dominant group.
  3. They are often marginalized because of race or class.
  4. They often feel solidarity with one another.
  5. Their roles are ascribed rather than achieved.
Explanation
Answer: B - A minority group is not necessarily a numerical minority. In fact, in South Africa under Apartheid, blacks made up 90% of the population but held a lower status than the much smaller group of whites. Minority groups often feel solidarity within their group.
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