What Term Do Sociologists Use for the Group Whose Members,because

question 11

Multiple Choice

What term do sociologists use for the group whose members,because of physical or cultural characteristics,are disadvantaged and subjected to unequal treatment by the dominant group and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination?

• A) socially depressed
• B) minority
• C) marginalized
• D) powerless

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