Sociologists use the term ___________for a group whose members are disadvantaged by physical or cultural characteristics, are subjected to unequal treatment by the controlling group, and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination.

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A subordinate group is a group of people who are disadvantaged by physical or cultural characteristics, subjected to unequal treatment by the controlling group, and regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination. Dominant groups are the controlling groups who hold power over subordinate groups. Multilateral group is not a sociological term. Majority group may or may not be a dominant group and may or may not discriminate against subordinate groups.

Sociologists Use the Term ___________For a Group Whose Members Are