Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minority groups,as outlined by Louis Wirth?
A)Membership in the minority group is essentially involuntary.
B)Minority status is defined not by numbers but by control of valued resources.
C)If they work hard enough,minorities can access the same privileges of mobility or opportunity enjoyed by the dominant group.
D)Membership in the minority group conditions the treatment of group members by others in society.

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Wirth's characteristics of minority groups include choice A, B, and D. However, choice C is incorrect. Minority status is not just about mobility or opportunity, but also about power and control over resources, which may be limited for minority groups due to discrimination and prejudice from the dominant group.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Minority