Which of the Following Statements About Involuntary Minorities Is NOT

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about involuntary minorities is NOT true?

• A) People belonging to the group are least likely to see their cultural values reflected in the education system
• B) The most successful students from involuntary minorities, according to Ogbu, are those who overtly oppose the system
• C) Opposition to the mainstream system may be expressed through membership in gangs
• D) Members of involuntary minority groups may feel pressured to deny their ethnic identity to improve their chances of success within the mainstream culture
• E) Members of involuntary minority groups may feel pressured to deny mainstream values and norms to remain true to their ethnic identities

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