Which of the following is generally true of minorities?
A)They are always fewer in number than the dominant group.
B)Minorities are always distinguished by physical and cultural attributes that make them recognizable to the dominant group.
C)Minority status is always determined by access to power, status, and resources.
D)Minorities invariably experience expulsion.

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Minority status is not necessarily determined by physical or cultural attributes, nor are minorities always fewer in number than the dominant group. However, what defines a minority is the lack of access to power, status, and resources compared to the dominant group. This is what creates a subordinate or marginalized status for the minority group. Expulsion is also not always an inevitable outcome for minorities.

Which of the Following Is Generally True of Minorities