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Compare and Contrast the Functions and Dysfunctions of Having Minority

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Compare and contrast the functions and dysfunctions of having minority and dominant groups in society. Include the key assumptions of the structural-functionalists and conflict theorists in regards to race relations, and a discussion of the labor market.


Definitions:

Determinism

The philosophical doctrine that all events, including moral choices, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.

Associationism

A theory in psychology that states mental processes operate by the association of one mental state with its successors.

Free Will

denotes the philosophical and psychological concept of individuals' capacity to choose or make decisions independently, free from external constraints or predetermined destinies.

Self-Actualization

The fruition or fulfillment of a person's gifts and capabilities, recognized as an inherent impulse or demand in each individual.

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