According to the U

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to the U.S.Census Bureau,since 2004 Texas has had a minority population of at least 11.3 million,comprising 50.2 percent of its total population of 22.5 million.The primary minority group is Mexican Americans.However,despite this numerical prominence,Texas has never had a Mexican American governor and the percentage of Mexican Americans in its state House has never been higher than 26.Why would a sociologist still call Mexican Americans a minority group?

• A) It was only in the past decade that they stopped being a numerical minority.
• B) They are still only a plurality, not a numerical majority.
• C) They are denied access to power and resources.
• D) There are several other racial and ethnic groups that are more prominent in Texas.

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