Discuss the distinctions among the following terms: minority, race, ethnicity, and disadvantaged.
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Minority groups refer to subgroups within a population that are subject to discrimination, usually on the basis of their race or ethnicity.

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Racial groups are categories based on parentage and physical appearance. Typically, skin color, hair texture, and face shape are its determinants.

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Ethnic groups include individuals who share a cultural heritage, ancestry, history, homeland, religion, ritual, diet, appearance, and so forth-in other words, a hodge-podge of characteristics that do not all remain distinct between groups.

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Disadvantaged groups have prejudice to overcome and cultural and financial barriers to deal with.

Discuss the Distinctions Among the Following Terms: Minority, Race, Ethnicity