​The Term _____ Refers to a Group of People of a Distinct

question 13

Multiple Choice

​The term _____ refers to a group of people of a distinct religious, ethnic, or other group that is smaller or less powerful than society's controlling group.

• A) ​race
• B) cluster
• C) ​minority
• D) ​ethnicity

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Definitions:

Alienation and Loneliness

A state of feeling disconnected and isolated from others, often resulting from structures of modern society that impair meaningful social connections and a sense of belonging.

Class Conflict

The tension or antagonism in society associated with competing socioeconomic interests and desires between people of different classes.

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and sociologist known for his critique of capitalism and theory of class struggle, leading to the development of Marxist theory.

Industrial Revolution

A period of significant technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change, beginning in the 18th century, marked by the transition from manual production methods to machine-based manufacturing processes.