Why Do Sociologists Classify Females as a Minority Group

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Multiple Choice

Why do sociologists classify females as a minority group?

• A)Women are outnumbered by men in virtually every society.
• B)Women are not as physically strong as men.
• C)Men perform the most difficult and dangerous work in most societies.
• D)There is not a single society known where women-as-a-group have decision-making power over men.

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