Why Is the Term "Minority Group" No Longer Very Effective

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why is the term "minority group" no longer very effective in describing certain ethnic groups in the United States today?

• A) Group members do not like the term.
• B) There are now too many groups to classify.
• C) These groups now make up significant percentages of the total population.
• D) Affirmative action prohibits its use.

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