Being in the numerical minority in a group based on some unique characteristic and being assumed to fully represent that minority group is called a ____.

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Being a token refers to being the only member or one of very few members of a particular minority group in a larger group. This can lead to pressure to represent the entire group or feeling like an outsider in the group. Disparity refers to a difference or inequality, variety refers to diversity or range, and separation refers to being apart or divided. None of these options fully capture the concept described in the question.

Being in the Numerical Minority in a Group Based on Some