In some countries, the dominant group exploits their own minority groups by using the social institutions to deny access to all the benefits in the society. What do conflict theorists call this practice?
A) Internal colonialism
B) Indirect colonialism
C) Permissible assimilation
D) Colonialism
E) Forced assimilation

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Internal colonialism is the term used by conflict theorists to describe the practice where the dominant group in a society exploits minority groups, using social institutions to deny them access to the benefits available in society. This concept highlights the inequalities and power dynamics within a single country, akin to the exploitation seen in colonialism but occurring internally.

In Some Countries, the Dominant Group Exploits Their Own Minority